George Kent, the former US ambassador to Estonia, has initiated a biking journey across the United States to raise funds for the Ukrainian military. He shared his goals in an interview with Ukrinform.
"I wanted to do more than just bike across the States; I aimed to do it with a purpose, so I looked for ways to help Ukraine," he said.
The goal of the journey is to raise funds for three specially equipped vehicles for Ukrainian units and to inform Americans about the real situation in Ukraine and the importance of US support.
Kent plans to bike approximately 6,900 kilometers from the west coast to Washington, D.C., along with his wife and son. They have already completed a significant part of their route and hope to finish by early October.
The former ambassador emphasized that most Americans, regardless of their political affiliations, support Ukraine. "People in the US want Ukraine to succeed, and this sentiment is palpable during our tour," he added.
"This is a reminder for Ukrainians: they are not alone, and many people in America admire their determination," said George Kent.