Ukraine Open to Discuss New Forms of Military Support with Incoming U.S. Administrator
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has assured that a contact with the transition team of President-elect Donald Trump in the United States has been established at all levels. The statement comes amid discussions surrounding potential new forms of military support from the incoming U.S. administration.
At a press briefing, Ministry Spokesman, Georgiy Tikhiy, noted that while no specific proposals have been presented yet, Ukraine remains open to exploring any forms of military aid. He emphasized that these discussions have been ongoing and the Ukrainian government is prepared to engage further once concrete proposals are presented after President-elect Trump’s inauguration on January 20.
Currently, talks are underway about different possibilities and modalities of assistance, Tikhiy added. He expects more concrete details to emerge post-inauguration.
Tikhiy also addressed the recent increase in military aid packages under the directive of President Joe Biden. He acknowledged the stepped-up support but stressed the importance of ensuring all allocated aid reaches the frontlines in Ukraine. He expressed confidence in the outgoing administration’s commitment to utilizing allotted funds before their term ends.
Regarding potential disruptions in aid from the U.S. after the inauguration, the spokesman expressed hope that all aid would be delivered, given the U.S.’s stated commitment to supporting Ukraine.
In parallel, Ukraine is engaged in discussions with European leaders to facilitate a smooth continuum of military support, irrespective of the incoming U.S. administration’s policies.
Moreover, Tikhiy underscored Ukraine’s commitment to enhancing Europe’s self-sufficiency in defense and its key role in European defense dynamics.
In a related development, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team has informed European officials that the new administration plans to maintain military aid to Ukraine, even though Trump previously suggested he might halt assistance and push for immediate peace talks.
