Ukraine urgently needs air defense - Pentagon spokesman

Ukraine urgently needs air defense - Pentagon spokesman

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According to the Pentagon spokesperson, Ukraine urgently needs air defense equipment, and he emphasized the need for the US Congress to approve additional funding to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

Ukraine has an urgent need for air defense, Pentagon spokesman General Patrick Ryder said during a briefing, UNN reports .

Details

I won't go into specific timeframes, except to say that we just have to provide them with these opportunities as a matter of urgency

Patrick Ryder said

The Pentagon spokesman emphasized the need for concrete efforts on the part of the United States.

First of all, we need the Congress to pass a bill with additional funding

Ryder emphasized.

According to him, the United States will continue close consultations with Ukraine, as well as with its allies and partners, to support the Armed Forces.

Context

White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said that funding for Israel and Ukraine should be brought to the House floor "as soon as possible.

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