Posted on 12/21/2022 3:45:15 PM PST by ransomnote
The Biden administration will send to Ukraine the most advanced air defense weapon in its arsenal, the Patriot missile system, a senior administration official said late Tuesday, marking the most significant addition to American military support for the government in Kyiv in months.
The Patriot is to be included in a new $2 billion package of weapons that President Biden plans to unveil Wednesday, marking the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Washington, said the official, who spoke to reporters on the condition of anonymity in advance of a formal announcement.
The visit, during which Zelensky will visit Biden at the White House and address a joint session of Congress, comes as Russia carries out a relentless campaign of airstrikes on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and electrical grid, which has plunged much of the country into darkness.
Ukraine is to receive one Patriot battery, which has up to eight launchers each that hold between four and 16 missiles, depending on the type of munition used. U.S. forces will train Ukrainians to operate and maintain the system in a third country, probably Germany. “This will take some time,” the official said, “but Ukrainian troops will take that training back to their country to operate this battery.” It is unlikely that the air defense system will arrive in Ukraine before spring.
The new weapons package will bring the total amount of military support for Ukraine approved by the Biden administration to about $22 billion.
Zelensky has sought the Patriot system for months, as Russia carries out a barrage of lethal strikes that have extended well beyond military targets, according to U.S. and Ukrainian assessments, and left much of the country without electricity, heat and running water.
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I would like to post the picture of the Indian Chief with a tear on his cheek. I am sad at the neverending ignorance of mankind.
This ain’t gonna stop with just one battery, either. Don’t be surprised if the first one gets taken out by one means or another.
It’s Putin who invaded a neighbour. This is the third time he’s done that, by helping the Ukrainians defend themselves, we prevent Putin’s ambitions from threatening USA interests.
Think of it as stopping Hitler at Munich in 1938
Biden took money from both countries. That sets up a ‘you owe me’. Biden egged the 2 countries to fight.
Has Biden gone to congress about giving billions to Ukraine.. And giving/interfering..
This is biden’s war and he is in no condition to do anything. He is putting America last.. Taking care of his donors with tax dollars.
Joe and son are being paid by the cartel also, and border wide open. Both Russia and Ukraine are corrupt.. So is Biden. I object putting America in jeopardy with a debt highest ever.. Border wide open and the man in charge is an embarrassment.. He is not able to do what he is doing, so who is?
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