“We’re meeting in a moment of challenge,” he said, noting that Russia’s new onslaught of Kharkiv showed why the continued commitment by the countries was vital to keep coming. Austin vowed to keep US arms moving “week after week.” It’s unclear how much of that has reached some of the front lines.
The US announced no new aid packages Monday, but has now provided about $50.6 billion in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia invaded in 2022.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials said Kyiv’s troops still control nearly 60% of Vovchansk and are fighting house-to-house to defend the border town in northeastern Kharkiv region from Russian attacks.