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Defense Minister: Western Weapons on Way to Ukraine


Ukrain’s Defense Minister Valeriy Heletey said Sunday weapons are on their way to Ukraine from Western countries – which he would not name – to help the country in its fight against Russian-backed rebels. The claim came as sporadic fighting continued in eastern Ukraine, despite of a nine-day-old cease-fire.

Heletey said the shipments were agreed to in secret at the NATO summit 10 days ago. He says the new weapons will help Ukraine defend itself against potential Russian missile attacks from across the border.

The minister indicated the shipments include a missile defense system capable of stopping any …read more

Source: Voice of America

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