WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin committed Monday to keeping U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia. Austin and as many as 50 defense leaders from Europe and around the world were meeting Monday to coordinate more military aid to Ukraine, as Kyiv tries to hold off a Russian offensive in the northeast while launching its own massive assault on the Russia-occupied Crimean Peninsula. “We’re meeting in a moment of challenge,” Austin said, noting that Russia’s new onslaught of Kharkiv showed why the continued commitment by the countries was vital to keep coming. Austin vowed to keep U.S. weapons moving “week after week.” The U.S. announced no new aid packages Monday, even as Ukrainian forces continue to complain that weapons are just trickling into the country after being stalled for months due to congressional gridlock over funding. Pentagon officials have said that weapons pre-positioned in Europe began moving into Ukraine soon after the aid funding was approved. |
GM China joint venture sees soaring vehicle export in Q1China urges U.S., Japan, Philippines to stop undermining regional peace, stabilityProtection of Erhai Lake in SW China's Yunnan yields economic benefitsChina opposes U.S. deployment of intermediateAcross China: Chinese researchers develop new luminous smart fiberHurricanes maintain unbeaten run in dominant win over ChiefsBazaar train boosts incomes for residents in Xinjiang, NW ChinaChina works to promote energy conservation, carbon reduction in construction industryChinese researchers unravel highChina’s advantage in green manufacturing is blessing for climate action