The package includes laser-guided missile systems, drones, ammunition, night-vision devices, regular secure communications systems, medical supplies and spare parts. “This decision underscores the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in support of its heroic efforts to repel Russia’s war of choice,” said Pentagon spokesman John Kirby. Speaking to Mr. Zelensky last night, Mr. Johnson congratulated the “brave” Ukrainian armed forces on the successful repulse of Russian forces in some areas across the country. The prime minister “also pledged to continue to strengthen defense support.” But some believe that more needs to be done. Speaking to the Sunday Telegraph, Evelyn N. Farkas, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia under Barack Obama, said the provision of such weapons “is honestly the morally right thing to do.” “The media has already reported that they are going to provide tanks. They also seem to have dealt with air defense systems. “If they provide naval defenses against ships, that would also be crucial,” he said. “What we are trying to do is provide them with equipment that they can come back to and use the next day.” “I hope they will provide the fighter jet and I and I see no reason to make it public. Ukraine proves to be 100 percent worthy of this kind of aid. “In the past, we hesitated because we feared it would simply encourage the Russians to turn and expand, either territorially or in terms of their operations. “At this point, this kind of equipment does not escalate the situation and in fact, if we do not provide it to the Ukrainians, we will be honestly responsible for any failure to expel the Russians.”
