As President Volodymyr Zelensky continues to call for greater assistance for his country as it struggles to fend off intense Russian attacks in the Donbas region, it has been reported that the U.S. will soon announce that it has purchased an upgraded surface-to-air missile system for Ukraine.
Zelensky was anticipated to reiterate his cautions that delays in the delivery of military aid would only give Russia more confidence to attack in a video message to G7 leaders meeting in Germany.
CNN and the Associated Press reported at the same time that the US would reveal this week that it had purchased a missile defense system for Ukraine.
According to a source, the medium- to long-range defense would be provided by NASAMS, a Norwegianly built anti-aircraft system.
The White House and the U.S. Capitol in Washington are two important U.S. locations that use the same technique to safeguard airspace.
Before being used, Ukrainian troops would need to receive training on its use.
The information became public at a pivotal point in the fight.
Ukraine has issued a warning that the situation has changed after defeating Russian forces invading the capital Kyiv in the early stages of the conflict.
In the eastern Donbas, officers claim they are finding it difficult to match Russia’s long-range weapons.
Russia is now aiming for Lysychansk after recently capturing Severodonetsk.
Zelensky cautioned that delays in military supply were “an invitation to Russia to strike again and again” in his daily video speech on Sunday.
He claimed that his nation required more sanctions against Russia as well as air defense equipment.
If partners want to be true partners and not onlookers, they must move more quickly, he said.
The G7 leaders’ conference in Germany has the conflict at the top of the agenda. According to a senior, new measures will be implemented on Monday.
Top of the G7’s agenda items is the conflict in Ukraine, and states are anticipated to pledge increased military assistance to Kiev and increased economic pressure on Moscow.
The leaders were on the verge of deciding to set a price restriction on Russian oil, according to a senior Biden administration official.
The official explained that the plan was to starve Russia, eliminate Putin’s main source of income, and drive down the price of Russian oil to lessen the impact of Putin’s conflict on consumer prices.
Tuesday will see the announcement of additional U.S. penalties against Russian firms and individuals involved in the defense industry.