MLRS on HIMARS wheeled chassis. File photoWASHINGTON, Jun 1 US President Joe Biden announced new military deliveries to Ukraine, including HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) with ammunition.
"Thanks to the additional funding for Ukraine, approved with overwhelming bipartisan support in Congress, the United States has the ability to continue to supply Ukraine with more weapons", according to his written statement, which was distributed by the White House. also includes four Mi-17 helicopters, a thousand Javelin missiles and 15 tactical vehicles. Earlier, the head of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, promised not to use new systems for attacks on Russian territory. In turn, the press secretary of President Vladimir Putin, Dmitry Peskov, stressed that Moscow does not trust Kyiv's statements, and the competent departments are taking appropriate measures to protect the country. 
Ryabkov commented on new US arms supplies to Kiev Against the background of the Russian special operation to protect Donbass, Washington and NATO allies continue to pump weapons to Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly stated that the supply of Western weapons only prolongs the conflict, and transport with them becomes a legitimate target. Russia launched a special operation in Ukraine on February 24th. Putin called its goal «the protection of people who have been subjected to genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the main tasks of the first stage have already been completed — Ukraine's combat potential has been significantly reduced. The main goal in the Russian military department was called the liberation of Donbass.