Interfax-Ukraine
June 4, 2014
U.S. allots $5 mln to Ukraine on body armor, night vision, communications devices
The U.S. President’s National Security Council has announced the allocation of $5 million for Ukraine’s primary needs amid the ongoing armed conflict in the southeastern part of the country.
“Today we have announced a new $5 million for provision of body armor, night vision goggles & add’l comms equipment for Ukraine,” the NSC said on Twitter.
The U.S. had earlier signaled its willingness to render military-technological assistance to Ukraine. U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden had said while visiting Kyiv in April that Washington would provide some $20 million to Ukraine for its security forces.
Interfax sources in Ukraine’s defense sector said most of the U.S. aid would be addressed to the State Border Service.
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National Radio Company of Ukraine
June 4, 2014
Rasmussen: NATO to offer comprehensive measures to reinforce Ukraine’s defence capacity
NATO is finalizing the development of a comprehensive package of measures to promote reforms and strengthen the Ukrainian Armed Forces, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said after the NATO-Ukraine Commission meeting in Brussels on Wednesday, according to Ukrinform agency.
“Over the coming weeks we will complete the development of a long-term comprehensive package of measures for more effective implementation of reforms in Ukraine and strengthening of its armed forces,” the Alliance chief said. He once again expressed NATO’s readiness to cooperate with the new President of Ukraine and assured the commitment of the allies to assist in reforming the country’s security and defense sectors. As reported, acting Ukrainian Defence Minister Mykhailo Koval noted the high level of support and approval of the Ukrainian government’s policies by NATO counterparts.
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