Ukraine will receive the necessary military equipment from the United States and will be able not only to defend the territory, but also to exert further pressure on the Russian Federation.
Senator from the Republican Party Lindsey Graham stated this at a briefing in Kiev.
— This is what I hope will happen in 2024. America will send weapons to Ukraine that you desperately need, and in the future you will begin to not only hold territory, but also put further pressure on the Russians in 2024, that you will receive ATACMS and “turn” bridge that connects Crimea with Russia. I want 2024 to be a year of qualitative advantage for the Ukrainian military, — he says.
In addition, Graham promised that more 155-caliber shells will arrive in Ukraine before this year and expressed hope that F-16 aircraft will be used in war as early as 2024.
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Aid from the US to Ukraine
Lindsey Graham reported that Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson is now looking for options to ensure Congress passes a new aid package to Ukraine. A possible option could be to provide assistance in the form of an interest-free loan, and not in the form of a grant, as was the case before.
— I talked to the speaker (Johnson, — Ed.) before I came here. He is trying to find a way to promote aid to Ukraine. I think the idea of a loan will be quite popular. Not only among Republicans, but also among Democrats, — says Graham.
He expressed hope that the corresponding draft will be able to pass to the House of Representatives “in the coming days, not weeks”.
In addition, Graham noted the importance of passing the mobilization bill.
— We need to bring new people into the business. Therefore, I hope that there will soon be a movement on the mobilization law, so that in the fall you will have more troops to throw into battle, — says the senator.
