US ambassador to Ukraine calls for more funding for Kyiv in light of massive air attack
US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink called for more funding for Kyiv on Friday, as Ukraine experienced the biggest Russian air attack since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
“Millions of men, women, and children are in bomb shelters as Russia fires missiles across the country. Ukraine needs funding now to continue to fight for freedom from such horror in 2024,” she said in a post on social media.
Brink's comments come amid growing uncertainty about additional aid from the United States and stalled negotiations in Congress.
On Wednesday, the US State Department announced the last military aid package of $250 million, until Congress reaches an agreement about additional funding.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Kyiv warned Americans Friday that it "anticipates there may be an increase in Russian drone and missile attacks during the New Year holiday weekend."
In a new security alert, the embassy advised Americans to:
- Identify shelter locations in advance of any air alert
- Download a reliable air alert app to their mobile phone
- Immediately take shelter if an air alert is announced
- Keep reserves of water, food and medication.
Americans are advised not to travel to Ukraine due to the war.
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