U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller announced a reduction in military assistance to Ukraine, emphasizing a shift towards supporting the development of Ukraine’s own military-industrial base.
Despite the decreased funding, Miller stated that the U.S. remains committed to supporting Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, aiming for Ukraine to become self-sufficient in defense capabilities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pledged to increase domestic arms production to address the current inadequacies in their weapon supply
. The U.S. is urging Congress to pass a $61 billion aid bill for Ukraine to bolster its defense capabilities.
