US Sullivan Visits Ukraine Without Notice... Confirms Support Policy Ahead of Election

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] Ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, Jake Sullivan, White House National Security Advisor, made an unannounced visit to Ukraine. Amid critical voices within the Republican Party, expected to win this election, regarding support for Ukraine, he visited Ukraine to reiterate the U.S. commitment to aid.

According to the White House, Advisor Sullivan met with Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine, in Kyiv and expressed the firm U.S. support policy for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial defense.

The White House confirmed, "Advisor Sullivan conveyed to the Ukrainian side an additional security assistance plan worth $400 million (approximately 566 billion KRW), including T-72 tanks and Hawk surface-to-air missiles," and "Sullivan also stated the intention to continue economic and humanitarian support."

In a local briefing, Advisor Sullivan told major foreign media, "We plan to ensure that resources are secured as needed, and to do so, we will gain support from both the Democratic and Republican parties." He once again pledged bipartisan cooperation to ensure continued support for Ukraine.

Prior to Sullivan, Senators Chris Coons (Democrat, Delaware) and Rob Portman (Republican, Ohio), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, also visited Ukraine.

This visit is particularly notable as it took place amid critical voices within the Republican Party regarding support for Ukraine. In the November 8 midterm elections, the Republican Party is expected to secure the majority in the House of Representatives. The Senate, which is closely contested, also shows the Republican Party slightly ahead in major polls. Kevin McCarthy, Republican House Majority Leader and potential next Speaker of the House if the Republicans win, stated last month, "Ukraine is important, but it is not the only issue, and it should not become a blank check."

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