The US promises various types of support for Ukraine / Article

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has promised political and other support to Ukraine, which is threatened by Russia’s aggressive policies. The statements were made during the visit of the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington.

During the meeting, Biden stated that the United States still respects the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, including never recognizing the annexation of Crimea by Russia. He expressed support for Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic path and desire to join NATO, as well as promised to help protect Ukraine’s energy security. Biden also encouraged Zelenski to continue the fight against corruption. He also promised military and financial assistance.

Meanwhile, political experts are cautious in assessing the real Washington assistance to Kiev. Ukraine and several Eastern European countries strongly opposed the construction of the Russia-Germany gas stream Nord Stream 2, but the United States recently decided not to block the project. In these talks, too, Biden promised to impose sanctions on official Moscow only if it violated the rules and threatened Ukraine’s energy sector.

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Ukraine reports on the aggravation of the military situation in the east of the country, with an increase in the number of violations of the ceasefire. At least one Ukrainian soldier was killed and more than ten injured last weekend. This exacerbation was observed shortly after the country’s Independence Day celebrations, when the conflict in the east of the country received increased international attention. During this time, another humanitarian cargo from Latvia also reached the east of Ukraine, however, the region also hopes for cooperation in other areas.

According to United Nations, a total of 13,000 people have died in the east of the country since the annexation of Crimea and the subsequent hostilities.

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