US Military and Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine in 2014–2020
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31861/mhpi2021.43.104-116Keywords:
military and humanitarian aid, American-Ukrainian relations, security policy, Ukrainian army, Russian aggressionAbstract
The article analyzes the military and humanitarian aid of the United States of America to Ukraine in 2014–2020. US policy generally focuses on supporting Ukraine in the face of ongoing Russian aggression and advancing reform to strengthen democratic institutions, fight corruption, and promote conditional economic growth in competition. It should be noted that the United States does not recognize the annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation and continues to work with partner states to find a diplomatic solution to the war in Eastern Ukraine. Since 2014, US military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine has been the largest compared to other countries. Over the years, United States security assistance has played a key role in creating a better-trained, better-equipped, and more experienced Ukrainian military, signaling that America is supporting Ukraine. The most significant was American assistance in the field of non-lethal care in 2014–2018. American military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine is provided in order to strengthen the defense capabilities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to meet the military criteria required for NATO membership; to promote the reform and professionalization of the Ukrainian army by implementing the best military standards, practices and procedures; to prevent the spread of an aggression into Europe and to prevent the destabilization of the situation on the continent. These efforts are complemented by enhanced support from key NATO members and security partners. In particular, noting Ukraine's long and significant contribution to NATO operations and missions, as well as its successful progress in reforming the security and defense sector and the Armed Forces of Ukraine, NATO members recognized Ukraine as a partner with enhanced capabilities in June 2020. This status provides a number of benefits to both Ukraine and NATO in areas such as training, regular Alliance engagement programs, operations and missions, and the exchange of information and experience, especially in times of crisis.
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