Arms Production Conference: Yermak held talks with Sullivan
On Sunday, December 3, 2023, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, met with Jake Sullivan, the White House adviser on national security issues. The topic of discussion was the Ukrainian-American conference on arms production and other topical issues.
Main talking points:
- Situation on the battlefield and problems of the Defense Forces of Ukraine: Yermak briefed Sullivan on the situation on the battlefield and emphasized the current problems facing the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
- President Zelenskyi's important trip: the Head of the President's Office talked about the recent trip with President Volodymyr Zelenskyi to the frontline regions and visiting the forward positions of Ukrainian defenders. There were specific discussions regarding the needs for weapons and ammunition, which the military expressed during the meeting.
- Preparation for the Ukrainian-American conference: The parties discussed preparations for the first conference on arms production, scheduled for December 6-7 in Washington. This initiative is in line with the agreements between President Zelenskyi and US President Joseph Biden.
Expression of gratitude and leadership: Andriy Yermak expressed his gratitude to Joseph Biden, his team, both houses of the US Congress and the entire American people for their leadership and steadfast support of Ukraine in the fight for freedom, independence and against Russian terror.
Expected US Aid: In October, President Joe Biden proposed to Congress to allocate 106 billion dollars, of which 60 billion can be directed to support Ukraine. A vote on aid to Ukraine and Israel in the Senate is scheduled for December 4.
The meeting turned out to be key for the further development of military cooperation between Ukraine and the USA and the implementation of strategic initiatives.
