The Kremlin has openly stated its intention to seize eastern Ukraine, and events on the ground leave no doubt that we are witnessing the initial stages of a massive offensive by Russian troops in Donbas, Michael Carpenter told OSCE members.
Ukraine urgently needs modern weapons and ammunition to enable it to successfully resist Russian aggression and protect its citizens from atrocities similar to those in Bucha, Gostomel and Borodyanka, stated US Permanent Representative to the OSCE Michael Carpenter during a special meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council in Vienna.
“Ukraine is in dire need of modern weapons and ammunition to defend itself in this new and deadly phase of the conflict. It needs these weapons and ammunition now, as soon as we can deliver them. Not long-term arms contracts, but immediate provision of advanced opportunities to protect their civilians from the horrors of this war, “he said.
that the dynamics of the battlefield will soon shift from close combat to long-range fire, where artillery and multiple rocket launchers will be crucial. “
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Carpenter stressed that rates are now high for both Ukraine and other countries. He asked all those present at the OSCE meeting to call on their own governments to step up and act without wasting time.
We previously reported that the Pentagon is looking for new opportunities for US industry to accelerate production and increase capacity for effective weapons that require minimal preparation and can be quickly exported to Ukraine .
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