Russia's war in Ukraine is likely to 'go on for some time' and now is the moment to ramp up military aid, the US secretary of state has said.
Russia's war in Ukraine is likely to"go on for some time" and now is the moment to ramp up military aid, the US secretary of state has said.
Antony Blinken said"ferocious" fighting continues along Ukraine's eastern front - but Western partners are determined to"make sure the Ukrainians have what they need to regain what they have lost and to deal with the Russian aggression". Appearing at a news conference in Washington DC alongside James Cleverly, the UK foreign secretary, Mr Blinken also warned Russia will continue"using energy to try and punish countries supporting Ukraine"."But we're determined together… to make sure the Ukrainians have what they need to regain what they have lost and to deal with the Russian aggression. That hasn't changed.
Mr Cleverly has travelled to Washington for talks on the war, and spoke alongside Mr Blinken in an attempt to encourage Western leaders to step up support.to Ukraine, Mr Cleverly said it is important to provide the"right equipment at the right time" so Kyiv can engage in the necessary type of fighting.
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