The United States is preparing another $800 million aid package for Ukraine, which will be used to produce Ukrainian drones.
This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his evening address.
‘Today there is a new decision of the United States to support Ukraine - a new defence package. The volume is $400 million. Another separate package is being prepared - funding for the production of Ukrainian drones, $800 million. Ukraine is grateful for this support,’ the President said.
The President emphasised that Ukraine needs to be able to consistently defend its sovereignty despite any political threats in the world.
‘Every meeting with partners is a conversation, in particular, about the defence industry. Also today, with US Secretary of Defence Austin, we talked about the implementation of our Victory Plan, about specific steps that can implement the points of the Plan,’ the Head of State added.
Ukraine needs the determination of its partners, especially against the backdrop of information about North Korea's new role in supporting Russia.
‘It is obvious that Putin is afraid of peace and that is why he is looking for ways to intensify aggression and bring North Korea to the frontline. This is a clear signal to the whole world who wants only war. And in this situation, I am grateful to every leader, every state that is now increasing its support for Ukraine, who supported the first, inaugural Peace Summit and are helping us to prepare the second Summit. To prepare it in such a way that it will be truly effective. More than a hundred countries and international organisations were with us at the first Peace Summit,’ the President emphasises.
Zelenskyy emphasises that all the principles for restoring peace proposed by Ukraine are fully based on the UN Charter and key international documents.