The United States is ready to provide Ukraine with Western or American systems, but for this it is necessary to withdraw part of the Ukrainian military from the combat zone in order to train them in the use of new-type weapons.
On June 25, 2022, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that the issue of supporting Ukraine is among the fundamental issues that he would consider as the reason for the likely resignation / REUTERS photo
In the fifth month of full-scale military invasionRussia on the territory of independent Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to use weapons left over from the times of the USSR.
About it said White House Representative John Kirby. At the same time, he noted that Ukraine has a need for more long-range weapons.
“In the very first weeks of the war, there was a significant and, I think, correct emphasis on Ukraine receiving systems on which its military was trained, knew how to use them, already had them in service – former Soviet equipment. there is still a need. I mean, they are still using these systems,” Kirby said.
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According to him, the United States is ready to provide Ukraine with other Western or American systems, but for this it is necessary to withdraw part of the Ukrainian military from hostilities in order to train them in the use of new-type weapons.
“We want to make sure we’re striking the right balance here: that they get the systems they’re used to, and the systems they need, without unnecessarily reducing their combat readiness in the field,” Kirby explained.
War in Ukraine and Johnson’s position:
On June 25, 2022, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson stated that the issue support for Ukraine among the issues of principle that he would consider as the reason for his likely resignation.
Earlier, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed concern that Ukraine could face pressure to conclude a peace agreement with Russiawhich is not in its interests, due to the economic consequences of the war in Europe.
Johnson said the consequences of Russian President Vladimir Putin getting his way in Ukraine would be dangerous to international security and would be a “long-term economic disaster.”
On June 26, information appeared that Johnson intended to organize meeting Zelensky with Queen Elizabeth II.
On June 26, it was reported that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that he intended to call on France and Germany to provide more military support Ukraine.
