At an international conference that began in Munich in southern Germany on the theme of national security, Vice President Harris of the United States emphasized the policy of urgently implementing military aid to Ukraine, which has reached a deadlock due to opposition opposition parties, and asked various countries about the future of aid. We have endeavored to dispel the concerns that people have.
The Munich Security Conference, which began on the 16th in southern Germany, is attended by the leaders of more than 40 countries and more than 100 ministers, exchanging opinions on security.
The main theme of the conference was support for Ukraine, which continues to be invaded by Russia, and on the first day, Vice President Harris of the United States gave a speech.
Vice President Harris said, ``We will work to secure the critical weapons and funding that Ukraine desperately needs. Failure will be a gift to President Putin,'' adding that military aid has been stalled due to opposition and Republican opposition. He emphasized his intention to urgently pass an emergency budget bill.
This appears to be an effort to allay concerns in Chinese countries, where there is uncertainty about the future of aid from the United States, its largest donor country.
The chairman of the conference, Christoph Heusgen, revealed in an interview with NHK that American lawmakers who oppose the aid are also participating in the conference.
He also predicted that the European side would urge American lawmakers and others to continue providing support.
On the 17th, the second day of the conference, President Zelenskiy of Ukraine is scheduled to attend and give a speech, where he is expected to strongly emphasize the need to support Ukraine.
Chairman of the Security Council “Let’s encourage US lawmakers who oppose support to continue supporting it”
In an interview with NHK, Christoph Heusgen, chairman of the Munich Security Council and former foreign and security policy advisor to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, said, ``Participants from each country believed that support for Ukraine was based on international law and the United Nations Charter. "I understand that this will lead to protecting Europe's security and the security of Europe. It is extremely important that President Zelenskiy participates and listens to his words," he said, emphasizing the significance of this meeting.
He added, ``Although each country has its own domestic circumstances, we hope that support for Ukraine will continue in the future.'' As the future of support from the West becomes uncertain, the leaders of each country He expressed his hope that the ministers would confirm unity through continued support.
Regarding the United States, whose aid to Ukraine is at a deadlock in Congress, he said, ``A large group of American lawmakers are also participating in the meeting.There are some members who oppose the aid. "I will work to bring home the message that 'we must stand up for the United States,'" he said, adding that the European side would urge participants in the US Congress to continue their support.