Zelenskyy confirms that US security assistance has been restored
11 March 23:48
Pavlo Palisa, the deputy head of the Presidential Administration, who was part of the Ukrainian delegation during the meeting with US representatives, confirmed the information about the resumption of US security assistance. Palisa announced this on Facebook, according to "Komersant Ukrainian"
“I have confirmation that security assistance from the United States has been resumed. The agreements are being implemented. The struggle continues!” Palisa wrote.
Earlier it was reported that Ukraine and the United States had taken important steps towards restoring lasting peace in Ukraine during the talks in Jeddah.
In particular, the United States immediately canceled the pause in intelligence sharing and resumed security assistance to Ukraine.
Resumption of assistance to Ukraine: what factors contributed to this
Some U.S. government officials and NATO allies have warned that reducing support for Ukraine could embolden Russian troops, allowing them to advance further on the front and occupy new territory. Republican leaders, including Donald Trump, have argued that military aid should be tied to clear diplomatic goals rather than open-ended commitments.
According to experts, another factor that could have pushed official Washington to resume logistical assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces was the resumption of Russian attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure
In the days preceding the talks in Saudi Arabia, Russian troops intensified attacks on Ukrainian energy and military infrastructure. Air strikes targeted Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Odesa, damaging power plants and logistics hubs. The renewed aggression has increased Ukraine’s need for immediate military support to protect its critical infrastructure.
In addition, as political scientists and military experts point out, the United States remains committed to preventing Ukraine from becoming a frozen conflict like Georgia or Transnistria. The resumption of military aid shows that Washington is unwilling to allow Russia to dictate terms unilaterally and wants to preserve Ukraine’s ability to defend itself by negotiating from a position of strength.
What kind of military assistance will Ukraine receive?
Although details of specific arms shipments remain classified, sources indicate that the renewed assistance will include
- air defense systems. Additional Patriot and NASAMS systems to counter Russian missile and drone strikes;
- long-range artillery and ammunition. HIMARS missile systems and guided artillery shells to support Ukraine’s counteroffensive;
- armored vehicles. A new batch of Bradley infantry fighting vehicles and possibly additional Abrams tanks;
- support for surveillance and reconnaissance. Restoration of access to real-time satellite imagery and electronic warfare intelligence, which was previously limited.
How the resumption of arms supplies to Kyiv will affect peace talks
The resumption of U.S. military assistance does not necessarily mean an end to diplomatic efforts. On the contrary, Washington sees it as a means to ensure that Ukraine can negotiate from a position of strength, preventing Russia from using military pressure as a bargaining tool.
However, there are still significant obstacles to a lasting peace agreement:
- russia has not yet agreed to Ukraine’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and continues offensive operations;
- moscow is demanding territorial concessions, which Ukraine has repeatedly rejected;
- nATO’s role and security guarantees for Ukraine remain unresolved, complicating the negotiation process.
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