News
Latest News
news bulletin
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Other News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Beirut
21
o
Mount Lebanon
21
o
Metn
21
o
Keserwan
21
o
North
21
o
South
21
o
Bekaa
17
o
Live
Video
Audio
Schedule
shows
العربية
watching now
Morning Talk
SUBSCRIBE
Home
Notification
Live
Video
Audio
shows
Beirut
21
o
Mount Lebanon
21
o
Metn
21
o
Keserwan
21
o
North
21
o
South
21
o
Bekaa
17
o
News
Programs
The News
Breaking Headlines
Israel-Gaza War Updates
Variety and Tech
Sports News
Middle East News
World News
Lebanon News
Press Highlights
Lebanon Economy
News Bulletin Reports
Programs
Documentaries
Lebanon’s Centennial
News Bulletin
The Untold History
Talk Show
Series
Sports
Variety
Other
Comedy
Oldies
Breaking News
Latest News
Highlighted News
Most Read
Videos
العربية
Watch the latest programs and the latest developments on your favorite screen
Shows
Join millions of followers
Who We Are
Contact Us
Advertise With Us
Careers
Channel frequencies
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Ukraine's survival is in danger, warns Pentagon chief
World News
2024-03-19 | 12:34
High views
Share
Share
5
min
Ukraine's survival is in danger, warns Pentagon chief
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday warned that Ukraine's survival was in danger and sought to convince allies that the United States was committed to Kyiv, even as Washington has essentially run out of money to continue arming Ukrainian forces.
Republican House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has so far refused to call a vote on a bill that would provide $60 billion more for Ukraine and the White House has been scrambling to find ways to send assistance to Kyiv, which has been battling Russian forces for more than two years.
Austin is leading the monthly meeting known as the Ukraine defense contact group (UDCG), held at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, of about 50 allies that have been militarily supporting Ukraine.
"Ukraine's survival is in danger," Austin said in a press conference after the meeting.
"Our allies and partners continue to step up, the United States must also," he added.
Austin, who is traveling for the first time this year since prostate cancer treatment, did not say how Washington would support Ukraine without additional funding.
Officials say the lack of funding available is already having an impact on the ground in Ukraine and Ukrainian forces are having to manage scarce resources.
"I think our allies are acutely aware of our funding situation and the Ukrainians more so than anyone because of the shortages that are resulting from us not being able to supply them," a senior US defense official, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed to Kyiv's allies on Tuesday to supply more air defences, saying Russia had launched 130 missiles, more than 320 attack drones and almost 900 guided bombs in attacks this month alone.
Last week the Biden administration said it would send $300 million in military assistance to Ukraine, but added that it was an extraordinary move after unexpected savings from military contracts the Pentagon had made.
Officials have not ruled out that they could find additional savings, but they say that amount would not be enough to make up for the lack of Congressional action.
Experts say that Austin will face a skeptical audience in Europe.
"It's becoming harder and harder for US leaders to travel to Europe, with the message that the United States is committed to Ukraine in the long-term," Rachel Rizzo, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council's Europe Center in Washington, said.
"The message of this long-term financial, military, economic commitment flies in the face of the reality of what's happening on Capitol Hill," Rizzo added.
At a joint press conference in Berlin on Friday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reaffirmed their support for Ukraine, whose ammunition-starved troops face their toughest battles since the early days of Russia's invasion two years ago.
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced on Tuesday a 500 million euro ($542.55 million) aid package for Ukraine which includes 10,000 rounds of ammunition and said the United States was still a reliable partner.
"I have no doubt about the reliability of the Americans," Pistorius said.
"There are particularities in the political systems, and we have to deal with that," Pistorius added.
European support has become increasingly key with Biden unable to get a big Ukraine aid package through Congress, and much of his foreign policy energy is focused on the war in Gaza.
But US officials say that the reality is that without the United States, European support for Ukraine will not be enough to fend of Russian forces.
"There isn't a way that our allies can really combine forces to make up for the lack of US support," the senior US defense official said.
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has said that Russia is preparing a new offensive against Ukraine starting in late May or summer.
Reuters
World News
US
Defense Secretary
Lloyd Austin
Ukraine
United States
Kyiv
Next
Blinken to visit Middle East this week
US, Japan call on nations not to deploy nuclear weapons in orbit
Previous
Related Articles
d-none hideMe
0
World News
2024-03-26
Ukraine dismisses Russian accusations of Kyiv role in Moscow attack
World News
2024-03-26
Ukraine dismisses Russian accusations of Kyiv role in Moscow attack
0
World News
2024-03-23
Kyiv rejects Russian accusations, dismisses association between Moscow attack perpetrators and Ukraine
World News
2024-03-23
Kyiv rejects Russian accusations, dismisses association between Moscow attack perpetrators and Ukraine
0
World News
2024-02-27
The United States will not send forces to fight in Ukraine: White House
World News
2024-02-27
The United States will not send forces to fight in Ukraine: White House
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-02-19
Ukraine conflict: A boost to the US economy - How the United States benefits from military aid
News Bulletin Reports
2024-02-19
Ukraine conflict: A boost to the US economy - How the United States benefits from military aid
Recommended For You
d-none hideMe
0
World News
01:05
Ecuador's president declares state of emergency in five provinces
World News
01:05
Ecuador's president declares state of emergency in five provinces
0
World News
00:54
Seoul discusses joining AUKUS pact with US, UK, and Australia
World News
00:54
Seoul discusses joining AUKUS pact with US, UK, and Australia
0
World News
00:36
Columbia University President asks police to stay on campus until May 17
World News
00:36
Columbia University President asks police to stay on campus until May 17
0
World News
00:07
New York City police enter Columbia University as protests continue
World News
00:07
New York City police enter Columbia University as protests continue
Subscribe to our VOD
SUBSCRIBE
Our visitors readings
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
04:32
Ziad Makary to LBCI: Frangieh himself decides whether to withdraw or not from the presidential race
Lebanon News
04:32
Ziad Makary to LBCI: Frangieh himself decides whether to withdraw or not from the presidential race
0
News Bulletin Reports
2024-01-10
Western journalism's double standards: Controversial interview with Mustafa Barghouti sparks outrage
News Bulletin Reports
2024-01-10
Western journalism's double standards: Controversial interview with Mustafa Barghouti sparks outrage
0
News Bulletin Reports
2023-09-04
From war-torn Lebanon to opera stardom: Joyce El-Khoury enchants 9000 spectators under 'Athenian' moon
News Bulletin Reports
2023-09-04
From war-torn Lebanon to opera stardom: Joyce El-Khoury enchants 9000 spectators under 'Athenian' moon
0
Lebanon News
2024-02-24
US Embassy in Beirut delivers seven vessels to Lebanese Army
Lebanon News
2024-02-24
US Embassy in Beirut delivers seven vessels to Lebanese Army
Videos
d-none hideMe
0
Lebanon News
05:04
University Students Organize Solidarity Protest for Palestine (VIDEO)
Lebanon News
05:04
University Students Organize Solidarity Protest for Palestine (VIDEO)
0
Lebanon News
2023-12-11
Breaking: Israel launches raid north of Litani on Monday (Video)
Lebanon News
2023-12-11
Breaking: Israel launches raid north of Litani on Monday (Video)
0
Lebanon News
2023-11-02
Exclusive to LBCI: U.S. State Department's Wooster Stresses Lebanon Must Avoid War, Sees Renewed Push for Two-State Solution
Lebanon News
2023-11-02
Exclusive to LBCI: U.S. State Department's Wooster Stresses Lebanon Must Avoid War, Sees Renewed Push for Two-State Solution
0
Lebanon News
2023-10-18
Protests Erupt near US Embassy in Awkar Against Israeli Attacks on Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza
Lebanon News
2023-10-18
Protests Erupt near US Embassy in Awkar Against Israeli Attacks on Al-Maamadani Hospital in Gaza
0
Lebanon News
2023-10-05
ATFL's Ambassador Edward Gabriel on Navigating Through Economic, Political, and Refugee Crises
Lebanon News
2023-10-05
ATFL's Ambassador Edward Gabriel on Navigating Through Economic, Political, and Refugee Crises
0
Sports News
2023-08-31
Amir Saoud Powers Lebanon to Victory Over Cote d'Ivoire: A Deep Dive Into The Numbers
Sports News
2023-08-31
Amir Saoud Powers Lebanon to Victory Over Cote d'Ivoire: A Deep Dive Into The Numbers
0
Sports News
2023-08-29
France Edges Past Lebanon in a Nail-Biter at FIBA World Cup 2023: A Statistical Deep Dive
Sports News
2023-08-29
France Edges Past Lebanon in a Nail-Biter at FIBA World Cup 2023: A Statistical Deep Dive
0
Lebanon News
2019-02-28
Pierre el-Daher, the man who defeated the Lebanese Forces
Lebanon News
2019-02-28
Pierre el-Daher, the man who defeated the Lebanese Forces
Most read
d-none hideMe
24 hours
7 days
Month
1
Lebanon News
11:53
Explosion in restaurant in Beirut's Beshara El-Khoury claims the lives of eight people
Lebanon News
11:53
Explosion in restaurant in Beirut's Beshara El-Khoury claims the lives of eight people
2
Lebanon News
15:05
Update: Gas leak in Beirut restaurant leads to fatal fire - Here are the details
Lebanon News
15:05
Update: Gas leak in Beirut restaurant leads to fatal fire - Here are the details
3
News Bulletin Reports
12:21
Syrian refugee crisis: Lebanese government prepares for crucial announcement on Thursday's meeting
News Bulletin Reports
12:21
Syrian refugee crisis: Lebanese government prepares for crucial announcement on Thursday's meeting
4
Lebanon News
04:32
Ziad Makary to LBCI: Frangieh himself decides whether to withdraw or not from the presidential race
Lebanon News
04:32
Ziad Makary to LBCI: Frangieh himself decides whether to withdraw or not from the presidential race
5
Lebanon News
11:47
Lebanon receives modified French proposal for de-escalation and ceasefire in southern Lebanon
Lebanon News
11:47
Lebanon receives modified French proposal for de-escalation and ceasefire in southern Lebanon
6
Middle East News
08:10
France shares more proposals with Israel over southern Lebanon
Middle East News
08:10
France shares more proposals with Israel over southern Lebanon
7
Israel-Gaza War Updates
09:07
Israel to wait until 'Wednesday evening' for Hamas' response to ceasefire proposal: AFP
Israel-Gaza War Updates
09:07
Israel to wait until 'Wednesday evening' for Hamas' response to ceasefire proposal: AFP
8
Lebanon Economy
02:29
Fuel prices drop across Lebanon
Lebanon Economy
02:29
Fuel prices drop across Lebanon
Download now the LBCI mobile app
To see the latest news, the latest daily programs in Lebanon and the world
Google Play
App Store
We use
cookies
We use
cookies
to make
your experience on this
website better.
Accept
Learn More