Kyiv does not yet have enough weapons to fully stand up to the Russian army, the politician said. According to her, air defense equipment and heavy weapons are needed.
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“We still need help, given that we are in a protracted war. The West must understand that this is not a one-off and that we need help until victory. ” she quoted Maljarova Ukrainian media.
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“We are talking mainly about air defense and heavy weapons,” the politician said.
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She pointed out that the supply of weapons is not a matter of a day or a week, because in addition to various bureaucratic obstacles, the production process often has to be taken into account.
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The United States announced on Wednesday that it will supply Ukraine with 80-kilometer HIMARS missile systems, 1,000 additional Javelin anti-tank missiles and four Mi-17 helicopters as part of a new military aid package.
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HIMARS systems could give Ukrainians an advantage in terms of range and accuracy in the Battle of Donbas, the AFP agency said.
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But before they can use them, Ukrainian forces will need about three weeks of training, according to US Deputy Secretary of Defense Colin Kahl.
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Greece has also recently announced further military assistance to Ukraine. According to El País, Spain will send Leopard tanks and anti-aircraft missiles to Ukraine.
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