EU ministers oppose arms for Ukraine
European defence ministers speak out against sending weapons to the Ukrainian army, as Washington mulls aiding Ukraine’s fight against Russia |||
BRUSSELS – European defence ministers spoke out on Thursday against sending weapons to the Ukrainian army, pointing to a potential transatlantic split if Washington decides to supply arms. The United States is considering whether to provide weapons to Ukraine in its fight against Russian-backed separatists, although no decision has been made, senior administration officials said on Monday. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has also called on NATO states to send weapons to his country. Several European …read more
Source: Independent Online
