Blinken's Surprising Praise for Ukraine and Warning Against Defeat

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed support for Ukraine's struggle against Russia, stating that the United States will continue to rally countries around the world to help Ukraine and ensure that Russia's aggression remains a strategic failure. Blinken praised Ukraine's resilience in standing up to one of the world's biggest militaries and highlighted their successes in pushing back Russia's Navy and maintaining territorial integrity. He emphasized the importance of international support, with Europe contributing more than $110 billion to Ukraine, and commended the contributions of other countries in the Indo-Pacific region. Blinken also criticized Putin's strategy and affirmed America's ongoing support to enable Ukraine to stand strongly on its own feet militarily, economically, and democratically.