MOSCOW, 7 Feb. The weapons supplied to Ukraine by NATO countries do not significantly affect its combat capability and represent symbolic assistance, General of the Army Mykola Malomuzh, former head of the Foreign Intelligence Service of Ukraine, told the Politeka channel. «She (help. — Approx. Ed.) Is not critical for Ukraine, for the armed forces. I would still proceed from the position that it would be better if they gave us technology and money for preparation, for the implementation of our projects of modern types weapons,» he said. The general wished the West to share guidance systems, fire control and radio equipment with Kiev, since, according to him, Ukraine needs these technologies. In addition, Malomuzh wanted financial assistance to achieve the level of development of the Russian and European military-industrial complex, in order to provide each company with expensive weapons. «Because we have our own development, we have modern weapons, modern means of guidance and control, and this will ensure the release of tens of thousands of them. Not dozens or a hundred that arrived in Ukraine, which is important, but not decisive — this is more of a symbolic gesture of support,» the intelligence officer continued.Named Zelensky's mistake, which will deprive Ukraine of sovereignty He complained that British, American and Polish weapons could not be serviced in Ukraine, and the local military would still have to be trained to use them. both in caliber and in other areas,» Malomuzh explained. In recent years, the Ukrainian army has experienced serious problems. Old weapons are gradually failing, and there is not enough money for new ones. At the same time, Kiev actively purchases decommissioned foreign weapons, and also receives military assistance from Western countries. So, in September last year, the US Coast Guard handed over to Kiev two decommissioned patrol boats Drummond (WPB-1323) and Cushing (WPB-1321), built in 1988. The United States also gave Ukraine several inflatable boats. In recent weeks, NATO countries have sent several batches of military aid to Kiev: grenade launchers, anti-tank systems, shells and ammunition. In addition, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have faced massive military layoffs. According to General Sergey Krivonos, about 130,000 people left the army in five years, although according to official figures, its number has grown. The military leader explained this by the manipulation of the army leadership.
