Posted on 03/23/2022 9:03:40 AM PDT by Zhang Fei
Ukraine is believed to be running out of weapons as it continues to hold off Russian forces, amid warnings some countries have failed to send promised aid.
Western nations have thrown their support behind the war-torn nation following Vladimir Putin's invasion on 24 February.
According to The Times, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Boris Johnson that his country was getting through a week's supply of weapons in just 20 hours as the Russian attack and constant shelling comes on multiple fronts.
But while many countries have promised weapons to help bolster the Ukrainian arsenal, some have not kept up the supply.
Paul Grod, president of the Ukrainian World Congress, told the newspaper that some nations – including Germany and France – had not delivered promised arms.
Following the reports, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said that further supplies of Strela missiles were on the way to Ukraine following delays.
"I can clearly say that further Strela deliveries are on the way," Baerbock told the Bundestag lower house of parliament.
"We are one of the biggest weapons suppliers in this situation, it doesn't make us proud but it's what we must do to help Ukraine," she added.
According to The Times, Ukrainian foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba has said the military only has a fortnight of anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles left.
Some countries have sent extra weapons in previous days, which he said has only “partially improved” the situation.
Ukrainian troops are also said to have resorted to using captured Russian “trophies”, such as vehicles and other equipment, to boost its own supplies and use against the invading force.
On 9 March, British defence secretary Ben Wallace told the House of Commons that the UK had delivered 3,615 anti-tank (NLAW) weapons and would soon supply a “small consignment” of Javelin
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German POS said sending the aid “doesn’t make us proud” but they must do it.
What a vile statement to kiss Russian ass.
I thought France would follow through but never trust Germany. Never.
“Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told Boris Johnson that his country was getting through a week’s supply of weapons in just 20 hours.... “
Then it’s not really a week’s supply is it?
Then why doesn’t globohomo send more weapons?
There is the UK’s Wallace admitting that the Brirish arsenals are empty after sending all the ATGMs to Ukraine. Is Argentina listening?
Sounds to me like they have a lot of munitions, and are using them like crazy and to effect.
Wouldn’t want to be a Russian soldier trying to advance through 7 minutes worth of fire every one minute (whatever that means).
Baerbock is Green Party.
Nuff said.
The other post here is that Russia has lost 40K troops and is hopelessly losing? It doesn’t take a genius to see something here doesn’t jive.
I wonder where that 14 billion we just gave Ukraine is really going. Besides the 10% for the big guy.
I wonder what percent of these weapon shipments are resold elsewhere. Prices on the black market must be crashing
Globohomo's expertise is hybrid-war. In fact, its a lot more "hybrid" than actual "war." Twitter shutting down "Russian disinformation," Hollywood stars showing support, lighting buildings in yellow and blue, flying the Ukraine flag along with the gay-pride flag, and freezing bank accounts - that's where globohomo excels.
Trump was right again about NATO not having spent enough on military.
If all of Europe have few weapons to spare, turns out Russia could conquer it easily.
Foreign policy failure.
Oh that’s a real shame LOL.
I am believed to be as good looking as Tom Selleck...as I continue to hold off masses of females trying to break down my front door.
Makes about as much sense as the article lede.
If you look at the overall pattern it makes sense. At his point Ukrainians seem to be dishing out more than they’re getting. They’ve faced a massive onslaught.
If recent news is correct they’re now on the offensive around Kyiv.
It may also be a result of Biden’s “Lead from Behind” strategy. It’s usually USAF cargo aircraft that actually gets the material to the distribution points. But I bet Old Joe was in nappy time in Wilmington when that decision was needed.
What’s important is virtue signaling. Following through isn’t worth all the effort.
Not our circus
Not our monkeys
Considering that the bill that has the “Ukrainian aid” in was just signed eight days ago I doubt any of that has been obligated.
And the majority of the spending does not even go to Ukraine, let alone as direct cash...
“Roughly half the $13.6 billion would arm Ukraine and cover the Pentagon’s costs for sending U.S. troops to other Eastern European nations that might see the war spill past their borders. Much of the rest is for humanitarian and economic assistance, strengthening regional allies’ defenses and protecting their energy supplies and cybersecurity needs.”
But while many countries have promised weapons to help bolster the Ukrainian arsenal, some have not kept up the supply.
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Could some of them be the same NATO countries that promise to pay more for their own defense but don’t?
Talk is cheap.
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