The US “works 24 hours a day” to send weapons to Ukraine every day

‘s top security advisor President Joe Biden announced the US is racing to fulfill Ukraine’s wish list of weapons, ensure Kiev has everything it needs to repel Russia and support Washington’s goal of weakening and isolating Moscow.

“We are doing everything we can, the US works around the clock to supply our own weapons, organize and coordinate the transportation of weapons from many other countries so that Ukraine has what it needs. Weapons are supplied every day, including today,” Sullivan said in an interview with NBC News on April 10.

US National Security Advisor Sullivan noted that he and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley had a two-hour phone call with top Ukrainian defense officials to discuss what weapons systems Kiev was looking for. . The US is providing that list as quickly as possible so that “Ukraine has what it needs to strengthen its power on the battlefield and increase its power at the negotiating table,” the security adviser said.

When asked by NBC host Chuck Todd whether the US would sort between offensive and defensive weapons, or provide Ukraine with more lethal weapons, Mr. Sullivan said: “Due to the nature of the war, everyone Things happen and change, so now the important question is what does Ukraine need, and how can we provide it? That’s what we do every day.”

Washington’s policy is to “do whatever we can to help Ukraine succeed,” said Mr. Sullivan, adding that determining what constitutes success is up to the Ukrainian government, but the overall goal America’s general statement is clear: “Ultimately, what we want to see is a free and independent Ukraine, a Russia weakened and isolated and a stronger, more unified, more resolute West. We believe all three of those goals are within sight, achievable, and we will do what is necessary to assist Ukraine in making those goals a reality.”

Mr. Sullivan appeared to be referring to the U. escalate tensions with Russia. However, speaking to NBC News, he said the administration of President Joe Biden was only opposed to the idea of ​​transferring planes from a US military base in Germany through disputed airspace over Ukraine. He added that countries in the region are still free to provide military aircraft to Ukraine.

“In our view, if the weapons they need are not in the US inventory, we will work hard to source them from other countries. The entire US government, under the direction of President Biden, is working 24 hours a day to deliver the weapons as quickly as possible,” he said.

When asked if Washington would expel about 400 Russian diplomats in the US, Mr. Sullivan said the government would continue its policy of removing those it considers to be spies. He also rejected the idea that President Joe Biden would follow in the footsteps of European leaders, such as British Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives in Kiev to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. “President Biden has been to Kiev before, he looks forward to going to Kiev again, but we are not currently planning a trip,” he said.

Asked in a CBS News interview when the US would reopen its embassy in Ukraine, Mr. Sullivan said: “We’re doing our best to establish our diplomatic presence in Kiev.”