Ukraine summons US diplomat, warns aid delays will embolden Russia
In a statement, it said Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa expressed gratitude to Deputy Chief of Mission John Ginkel for US support, but warned that a cut-off in aid, particularly air-defense systems, would embolden Russia.
'The Ukrainian side emphasized that any delay or procrastination in supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities will only encourage the aggressor to continue the war and terror, rather than seek peace,' it said.
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