The Kremlin has denied the report."We will continue to shore up everything we’re doing for Ukraine to ensure it can effectively defend itself," Blinken said ahead of planned discussions with allied representatives and Ukrainian officials."President Biden fully intends to drive through the tape and use every remaining day to further strengthen this alliance," he added.Blinken also issued a stern warning regarding North Korea’s recent deployment of troops to support Russian forces, saying this "demands and will receive a firm response."The U.S. diplomacy chief emphasized the interconnected nature of security, citing the growing "indivisibility of security between the Euro-Atlantic, Indo-Pacific, and Middle Eastern theaters," and urged allies to pursue even closer cooperation.With only a few months left, the Biden administration plans to expedite over $6 billion in already appropriated funding for Ukrainian military support.
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