He admitted the process took “too much” time.
Delays in approving aid to Ukraine have led to the Defense Forces losing some territory in the east. We are talking, in particular, about Avdeevka, Donetsk region, said US Presidential National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
“The consequences of the delay were felt in Ukraine. Over the past six months, Ukraine has been forced to conserve ammunition, and this has led to the loss of part of the territory in the east, in particular Avdiivka,” he said during a briefing.
Sullivan admitted the process took “too much” time. However, he noted that although the $1 billion US military aid package announced on April 24 “is great news for Ukraine,” Ukrainian troops are still under serious pressure on the battlefield.
According to him, in the near future Russia may have additional tactical achievements on the battlefield.
“The fact is that it will take us some time to get out of the hole created by the six-month delay before Congress approves additional funding,” concluded Jake Sullivan.
Help to Ukraine from the United States: latest news
On April 24, the United States announced the first military aid package to Ukraine in a long time, totaling $1 billion. This will include ammunition for HIMARS, RIM-7 and AIM-9M missiles for air defense systems, Stinger anti-aircraft missiles, 155 mm artillery shells and other weapons.
In addition, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the United States will continue to supply ATACMS tactical missiles to Ukraine.
