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Austin warns Russia's success in Ukraine depends on US support

31 October, 2023 Tuesday
20:15

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has warned that Russia is likely to achieve success in Ukraine unless the United States continues its support

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The Guardian reported the information.

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has stated that Russia would succeed in Ukraine unless the United States continues to support Kyiv. He made this statement during a Senate hearing on President Joe Biden's request for $106 billion to fund plans for Ukraine, Israel, and American border security. 

“I can guarantee that without our support Putin will be successful,” Austin said.

 “If we pull the rug out from under them now, Putin will only get stronger and he will be successful in doing what he wants to do,” he added.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell expressed strong support for the White House's aid proposal for Israel and Ukraine, stating that he and the president were aligned on the issue. 

McConnell rejected the idea of separating assistance for the two countries, emphasizing the need for continued support.

  • On October 26, the newly elected speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives said he believed it was necessary to separate the issues of support for Ukraine and Israel.
  • Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has called for the allocation of aid to Ukraine and Israel as part of a single package, although the House of Representatives speaker insists on separate bills
  • Biden calls on Republicans to back bill for further aid to Ukraine
  • What to expect from new US House of Representatives Speaker
  • New Speaker of US House of Representatives agrees to vote for aid to Ukraine under two conditions
  • US Republicans on aid to Ukraine: Senate leader supports joint package with Israel, House speaker opposes it
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