Zelensky’s outreach comes days after Trump said he would “encourage” Russia to invade any NATO nation that does not meet the alliance’s defense spending target.
By Tim MartinThe report offers up a detailed account of the high cost the US is likely to pay for “allowing Russia to win” in Ukraine, largely based around the Pentagon forced into bolstering defense and deterrence against a “renewed” Russian threat.
By Tim MartinUkraine President Volodymyr Zelensky said that when he meets US President Joe Biden today, he will “raise” a request for long range weapon supplies, though did not mention any weapon specifically.
By Tim MartinBerlin’s new arms package for Ukraine, Germany’s largest to date and valued at €2.7 billion ($2.95 billion), covers 200 reconnaissance drones, 30 Leopard 1 A5 tanks, 20 Marder armored personnel carriers, over 100 combat vehicles, 18 self-propelled Howitzers and four IRIS-T SLM medium range air defense systems.
By Tim MartinLast week’s Munich Security Conference included call-outs on specific weapon systems, an unusual occurrence at the normally high-minded dialogue.
By Reuben JohnsonThe latest equipment approval arrives after UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced a £50 million ($60 million) support package to Ukraine during a recent visit to Kyiv.
By Tim MartinAlong with four additional High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems, Ukraine will receive a new, more precise form of 155mm artillery.
By Valerie Insinna“We want to remind the great powers that there are no minor incursions,” tweeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
By Valerie InsinnaGeneral Counsel Paul Nay directed DoD officials to “preserve all documents, records, and writings, and any associated attachments, in any format,” that relate to the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative.
By Paul McLeary