Ukraine lost Avdiivka because of aid delay – US National Security Advisor

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has acknowledged that the Ukrainian Armed Forces lost some territory in the east, including Avdiivka, due to the delay in approving aid to Ukraine.

Source: Jake Sullivan during a briefing at the White House on 24 April; European Pravda

Quote: "The consequences of the delay have been felt in Ukraine. Over the past six months, Ukraine has had to ration ammunition. That has resulted in the loss of some territory in the east, including the city of Avdiivka."

Details: Commenting on the approval of supplementary funding for US allies, including Ukraine, Sullivan acknowledged that the process had taken "too long".

He added that today's US$1 billion military aid package "is great news for Ukraine", but that the Ukrainian Armed Forces are still under severe pressure on the battlefield.

"It is possible Russia could make additional tactical gains in the coming weeks," Sullivan said, citing in particular Russian attempts at an offensive at the cost of significant losses in the town of Chasiv Yar and settlements west of Avdiivka.

"The fact is, it is going to take some time for us to dig out of the hole that was created by six months of delay before Congress passed the supplemental," the White House official concluded.

Background:

• On 24 April, US President Joe Biden signed legislation enacted by Congress that provides for about US$61 billion of additional military and economic aid to Ukraine, as well as help for other US allies.
• Immediately afterwards, the US announced a US$1 billion military aid package for Ukraine.

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