The United States explained to the supply of arms build-up Ukraine and Georgia. Assistant Secretary of State Affairs for Europe and Eurasia UESS Mitchell, Addressing the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the Senate of the US Congress, He stated, that the growth of military supplies to these countries to help them in opposition to Russia.
In his speech, said Mitchell, US military aid to Ukraine and Georgia, because Russia recently threatened them with military force. Put them to the military means necessary for self-defense. Besides, he declared, US specifically lifted the ban on military assistance to Ukraine and Georgia, imposed under the Obama administration. In this way, According to Mitchell, US helps these countries “improve defense capabilities”.
recall, US previously identified $200 million for military assistance to Ukraine, including delivery “defensive weapons”. As part of this assistance, Washington has put Kiev Javelin portable anti-tank systems – 210 missiles and 37 starting blocks – totaling approximately $47 million. On 2019 year US planned $50 million. the supply of lethal weapons and $250 million. aid in the field of security and intelligence.
Last year, Georgia's Defense Minister Levan Izoria announced the beginning of joint with the United States "the most ambitious program of" training Georgian army. Also, the US State Department has approved the supply of Tbilisi complexes Javelin – 410 missiles and 72 starting block – on $75 million. Besides, in late May, the head of the State Department, said Mike Pompeo, that the US is working on Georgia's accession to the North Atlantic Alliance.
