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In their final meeting, Zelenskyy and Austin say military aid to Ukraine must continue under Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the need for continued military aid to Ukraine in their final meeting, warning that stopping support would lead to 'more aggression, chaos and war.'
Zelenskyy stated, 'It would honestly be crazy to drop the ball now and not keep building on the defense coalitions we’ve created.'
Austin warned that if 'Putin swallows Ukraine, his appetite will only grow,' stressing the importance of ongoing military aid from the coalition.
The U.S. Has provided about $66 billion in aid since February 2022 and will send an additional $500 million in security assistance to Ukraine.

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