Russia’s is attempting to buy “more capable and more lethal versions” of Iranian attack drones as its weapons stocks run low ahead of an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive.
“We have been clear with nations all around the world … that we don’t believe now is the time to be making it easier for [Russian President Vladimir] Putin to kill Ukrainians and to continue to try to rob them of their sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he said.Beijing and its advancing military could provide Moscow“As of right now, we don’t have any indications that China has provided lethal assistance to Russia,” Pentagon spokesman Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said Monday.
The US to date has declined to sent Ukraine jets, and both Kirby and Ryder confirmed Monday that there has been no change in its position. However, the US continues to provide other weapons it had previously been hesitant to send. For example, Washington agreed in January to sendhad recently arrived in Europe, and American troops are preparing to train Ukrainians on the systems.
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