US set to send its most advanced air defence system to Ukraine, say reports
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The US is reportedly set to send its most advanced air defence system to help Ukraine, finally agreeing to a request made months ago by that nation’s leader.
Reports said that as early as this week, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could sign a directive to transfer at least one Patriot battery unit to Ukraine.
Almost ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, its president, Volodymyr Zelensky, has been calling on the US to provide it with the most advanced weapons possible in order to stave off Mosow’s attacks.
After the invasion initially garnering much international attenton and triggering in the dispatch of billions of dollars of aid and military assistance, as the conflict has ploughed on, Ukraine fears the international community is not treating it with the sense of urgency it initially did.
In a call to G-7 leaders this week, Mr Zelenskyy repeated his call for the West to prvoide Kyiv with the most advanced weapons it has.
“It would be right to begin the withdrawal of Russian troops from the internationally recognized territory of Ukraine this Christmas. If Russia withdraws its troops from Ukraine, then a reliable cessation of hostilities will be ensured,” he said.
He added: “The answer from Moscow will show what they really want there: either a further confrontation with the world or finally an end to aggression.”
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