US Secretary of State and UK Foreign Secretary discuss increased military assistance to Ukraine
Archival photo: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy (Getty Images)
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken had a conversation with UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy. They discussed the need to strengthen military support for Ukraine, according to the US State Department.
Blinken and Lemmy discussed the need to increase security assistance to Ukraine. In particular, against the backdrop of Russia's request to North Korea to supply military equipment to continue the war in Ukraine.
They also discussed the situation in Syria, including the principles that the United States and the countries of the region should follow during the transition process and the formation of a new government. Blinken reiterated the US support for the new Syrian government.
Since October, it has become known that soldiers from North Korea have arrived in Russia. They were sent to the Kursk region, where fighting was taking place.
Read how Zelenskyy commented on the use of North Korean troops in Russia's assaults against Ukraine.
United States and United Kingdom's aid to Ukraine
During Russia's full-scale invasion, the United States and the United Kingdom became Ukraine's key allies, providing large-scale defense assistance.
The US allocated tens of billions of dollars in military support, which included advanced weapons such as HIMARS, Patriot, and Abrams systems, as well as ammunition, drones, and other equipment. Washington has also provided financial and humanitarian assistance that contributes to Ukraine's economic resilience.
The United Kingdom has provided significant support for training the Ukrainian military, including organizing large-scale training programs. London has also supplied Ukraine with NLAW anti-tank systems, long-range Storm Shadow missiles, and anti-aircraft missile systems. The UK actively supports international sanctions against Russia and provides humanitarian aid to Ukrainian IDPs.
