Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concerns about the potential shift in international relations under the incoming Trump administration. Blinken highlighted the achievements of the Biden administration in strengthening alliances and partnerships over the past four years, emphasizing the importance of collaboration with other countries for global effectiveness.
Blinken defended the significant aid provided to Ukraine by the Biden administration, amounting to over $65 billion since the conflict with Russia escalated in late February 2022. He described this aid as an investment in allies and partners, which facilitated international support for Ukraine's defense.
