WASHINGTON Nov 29 The United States is not yet ready to provide fighter jets Ukraine and do not include this issue in the list of immediate priorities, senior Pentagon officials said at a briefing for journalists.
“In terms of fighter jets, when we consider them as an area for future investment, we think about their maintenance and training that will be required … so this is not an immediate priority for us when considering the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces,” Defense Ministry officials explained. USA.
From 29 to 30 November Bucharest is hosting a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the member countries of the North Atlantic Alliance. Following the results of the first day, the participants of the meeting stated that Ukraine's entry into the organization is not being discussed now, since the time has not yet come for this.
At the same time, NATO members confirmed their readiness to provide the Kyiv regime with comprehensive assistance. According to Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, the countries are discussing the possibility of supplying the Ukrainian Armed Forces with Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems. In his opinion, the best way to achieve a lasting and lasting peace in Ukraine is to provide it with military support. At the same time, we are also talking about assistance in restoring the country's critical infrastructure.
Against the backdrop of a special operation, Western countries continue to supply weapons to Ukraine. Moscow has repeatedly stated that the supply of military equipment only prolongs the conflict, and the transport of weapons becomes a legitimate target for Russian troops. As Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov emphasized, the actions of Western countries will only have a negative effect.
From February 24, a military operation in Ukraine has been underway. Vladimir Putin called its task «the protection of people who have been subjected to bullying and genocide by the Kyiv regime for eight years.» According to him, the ultimate goal is the liberation of Donbass and the creation of conditions that guarantee the security of Russia.