Ukraine needs as many weapons as possible so as not to drag out hostilities until winter

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on the United States to transfer as much as possible military aid to Ukraine in the coming weeks in order not to drag out military operations until the beginning of winter and prevent the Russians from gaining a foothold.

Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Chair of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith

“While it is still summer, the winter months are fast approaching. Cooler temperatures and harsh conditions will slow the fighting to a war of attrition that mostly benefits Russia. We need more support now — before Vladimir Putin’s forces lock in their gains — is far preferable to assistance later.”

What to provide Ukraine with remains a major point of contention among US officials. For example, Chair of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith supports “giving [Ukraine] the ATACMS and some of the longer-range missiles and the longer-range drones”. He also added that there are conditions that could lead to a shift.

“If the Russians continue to push, to commit what amounts to genocide, forcibly removing children and killing people who don’t agree with their rule, that ups the ante and creates a different situation.”

Others in the CODEL, such as Republican Mike Waltz, have suggested the US send military advisers to Ukraine to help with planning and logistics.


See also: The USA is considering issue of declaring Russia a state sponsor of terrorism, – US Ambassador to Ukraine


 

 

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