In December 2013, in a speech to the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs [[Victoria Nuland]] said: “The [[United States]] has supported Ukraine’s European aspirations. … We have invested over $5 billion to assist Ukraine in these and other goals that will ensure a secure and prosperous and democratic Ukraine.” | In December 2013, in a speech to the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, Assistant Secretary of State for European Affairs [[Victoria Nuland]] said: “The [[United States]] has supported Ukraine’s European aspirations. … We have invested over $5 billion to assist Ukraine in these and other goals that will ensure a secure and prosperous and democratic Ukraine.” |