Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa said that the country will replace old Russian and Ukrainian equipment with new equipment from the United States by the end of January. Canela said this in an interview with the radio station. RIA News.
Speaking about cooperation with Washington, Noboa said, “Yes, the replacement of old Ukrainian and Russian equipment with modern equipment worth $ 200 million is one of these forms. We will complete this by the end of this month.” At the same time, the President of Ecuador did not specify whether we are talking about civilian equipment or military equipment.
He also talked about his meeting with the American ambassador to the republic, Michael Fitzpatrick, who assured him that the United States would deliver an aid package to Ecuador within two or three days.
According to the agency, Ecuador uses Soviet Mi-171E helicopters and Igla MANPADS, but the transfer of military equipment to third countries is generally prohibited under the terms of the contract.
John Kirby, formerly White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator statedThe United States does not intend to send troops to Ecuador to solve the gang problem.
Previously the USA request Spend the money allocated to Ukraine on Taiwan.