The US side said the reason for not providing Ukraine with some types of weapons
(Baonghean.vn) - White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said that the US is adjusting the structure of military aid to Ukraine due to changes in the war situation in this Eastern European country.
"We talk to the Ukrainians every day to understand their capability gaps and needs. The reason is we want to keep it consistent with what's happening on the battlefield," Kirby said at a press conference. That's the explanation for why US President Joe Biden sometimes refuses to provide Ukraine with certain lethal weapons, but sometimes agrees.
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Mr. Kirby noted that the initial aid structure was oriented towards anti-tank and anti-aircraft missiles - Javelin and Stinger, then as the situation developed the US began to provide artillery and train Ukrainian soldiers to use these weapons.
"As the war continues and expands, Ukraine's needs will grow, and our contributions will increase," the official added, but affirmed that Washington would not take steps that would lead to escalation./.
