Britain coordinates with the United States the re-export of MLRS to Ukraine, media write

American multiple launch rocket system. File photoWASHINGTON, Jun 1 The UK is agreeing with Washington on a plan to deliver US-made M270 multiple launch rocket systems (MLRS) to Ukraine, Politico reports, citing sources close to the talks. The US should formally approve the re-export of systems MLRS from Britain due to regulations. According to sources, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson discussed the issue of deliveries of the M270 to Ukraine with US President Joe Biden. Negotiations will continue on Thursday at the level of Foreign Minister Liz Truss and Secretary of State Anthony Blinken. According to the material, the US administration has no reason to refuse London in this matter. targets at a distance of about 50 miles (80 kilometers). The range of missiles has become a stumbling block in discussions over the past few weeks. Western officials fear that providing such systems capable of striking Russian territory could provoke an escalation of the conflict. The White House said earlier that the United States on Wednesday will present a new military aid package to Ukraine that will include HIMARS missile systems. At the same time, it was noted that the missile systems supplied by the United States to Kyiv will not be able to hit targets outside Ukrainian territory. HIMARS and M270 MLRS have similar capabilities and firing range, but HIMARS is a lighter version that moves on a wheeled chassis. Lavrov called Kyiv's demands to the West for the supply of MLRS a provocation