Azov does not receive aid: petition to unblock US funds rejected by the President’s office again
The official website of the President of Ukraine has twice rejected a petition to unblock the provision of weapons and aid to the 12th Special Forces Brigade Azov by the United States
This was reported by the Azov press service.
“Azov defended Mariupol in 2022 with limited resources and outdated weapons. The unit’s press service says that this was the result of amendments to US laws that have been in effect since 2017, which block “the provision of weapons and training or other assistance to the Azov battalion.”
“Despite the fact that Azov has repeatedly demonstrated its professionalism and effectiveness, the spread of Russian propaganda continues to contribute to the restriction of access to modern Western weapons for the 12th Azov Brigade,” the statement said.
The unit said that the publication of a petition calling on Ukraine’s political leadership to make every effort to have the amendment banning the provision of US weapons to Azov removed from the US Consolidated Appropriations Act was rejected. In particular, the website of the official Internet representation of the President of Ukraine rejected the petition twice.
“Azov proved with blood its professionalism and determination in repelling Russian aggression. The soldiers of the 12th Azov Brigade defend the civilized world every day and need support to receive modern Western weapons,” the military emphasized.
For reference. The Azov Regiment, which led the defense of Mariupol, was excluded from the latest US military aid package due to allegations of ties to neo-Nazism. They are also not allowed to train with NATO forces in Europe.
“Azov rejects the neo-Nazi accusations, pointing out that the volunteer brigade now includes fighters from various ethnic and religious groups, including Jewish soldiers. The military also believes that such accusations could be formed under the influence of Russian propaganda.
