The visit of the US Vice President to Kyiv disappointed Ukrainian “hawks”
Kyiv, April 23 (Navigator, Mikhail Ryabov) – The visit of US Vice President Joseph Biden to Kyiv disappointed Ukrainian “hawks” who were counting on more significant American assistance in the confrontation with Russia.
The Kiev newspaper Capital writes about this, citing the words of yesterday's meeting with the American guest.
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Biden himself said: “We are with you, but you want too much without solving your problems - this is corruption and reforms,” a source told the newspaper.
Former speaker of parliament Vladimir Lytvyn confirmed the existence of criticism of the Ukrainian authorities from Biden, calling his final speech “revealingly harsh.” “Especially regarding corruption in Ukraine. He emphasized: you are unable to overcome corruption. The world will not tolerate this, but we cannot solve this problem for you. You always emphasize that you need help in the energy sector, but your system is completely corrupt,” Litvin conveyed the essence of the American official’s speech.
Former Foreign Minister Vladimir Ogryzko admitted that he expected tougher statements from the US Vice President regarding Russia's actions.
The US technical support that Ukraine was hoping for will be limited. According to Biden, Washington is ready to provide $20 million worth of equipment to Ukrainian security forces and another $15 million to fight corruption. A Capital source in the Cabinet of Ministers predicted that most likely funds to fight corruption will go to finance American specialists who, since March, have been tracking the withdrawal of assets from Ukraine and the illegal use of budget funds. Including through tender procedures.
The US Vice President's visit to Kyiv disappointed Ukrainian "hawks. "