US, Germany commit to long-term support for Ukraine

Secretary of State Antony Blinken, right, gestures to German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock as he speaks during a media briefing at the U.S. State Department in Washington, Sept. 15, 2023. [AP Photo]

U.S Secretary of State Antony Blinken and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock spoke Friday in Washington, both reiterating their long-term support for Ukraine as it defends itself against Russia.

Speaking to reporters following their talks, Blinken said Germany and the United States, along with dozens of other nations around the world, are committed to providing military, economic and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. He said they also discussed Ukraine's long-term ability not only to survive but to thrive following Russia's invasion.