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US and UK Commit to Economic Aid and Swift Arms Support for Ukraine

Asher Ives September 13, 2024 2 min read
US and UK leaders shaking hands

The United States and the United Kingdom have pledged nearly $1.5 billion in economic aid to Ukraine and promised to expedite requests to ease restrictions on weapons, allowing Ukraine to strike deeper into Russian territory. This commitment was made during a rare joint visit to Kyiv by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy.

Key Takeaways

  • Economic Aid: The US and UK have committed nearly $1.5 billion in economic support for Ukraine.
  • Arms Requests: Both countries promised to consider quickly Ukraine’s requests to ease restrictions on weapons.
  • Joint Visit: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy made a rare joint visit to Kyiv.
  • Winter Preparedness: A significant portion of the aid will be used to strengthen Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure.
  • Military Support: The UK will provide hundreds of new air defense missiles to Ukraine.

Economic Aid and Military Support

During their visit, Blinken announced that the United States would offer $717 million in new economic assistance to Ukraine. About half of this amount will be allocated to strengthening Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure, which has been heavily targeted by Russian attacks as winter approaches. Blinken emphasized that the US support for Ukraine would remain steadfast, stating, "Our support will not wane, our unity will not break."

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy reaffirmed his government’s commitment to providing 600 billion pounds ($782 million) in economic assistance to Ukraine. Additionally, the UK will supply hundreds of new air defense missiles to bolster Ukraine’s military capabilities.

Addressing Weapon Restrictions

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha highlighted the importance of lifting restrictions on the use of US and British weapons against legitimate military targets in Russia. Blinken assured that the United States would urgently review these requests and that the matter would be discussed during an upcoming meeting between President Joe Biden and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

President Biden, when asked about allowing Ukraine to use longer-range weapons for strikes on Russian targets, indicated that the issue was under consideration. However, he has previously expressed a desire to avoid direct conflict between the United States and Russia, the world’s two leading nuclear powers.

Strategic Context

The joint visit by Blinken and Lammy comes amid growing concerns over Russia’s acquisition of new short-range Iranian missiles, which could significantly enhance Moscow’s firepower. Additionally, the upcoming US election could potentially alter the stance of Ukraine’s primary backer.

Russia has been advancing on the key logistics hub of Pokrovsk in the eastern Donetsk region, following a surprise counter-offensive by Ukraine into Russia’s Kursk region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been increasingly vocal in his requests for the West to provide more powerful weapons with fewer restrictions.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that any expansion of missile ranges would be met with an "appropriate" response from Moscow, though he did not provide specific details.

Sources

  • US, UK pledge economic aid for Ukraine, quick action on arms requests – News | Khaleej Times, Khaleej Times.

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