Here S What We Know About Russia S New General For Ukraine

The package could focus on more Javelin drones and anti-tank weapons – which the US has previously provided to Ukraine. This is partly because Ukraine already has these types of weapons in stock and can use them quickly, an official said. The US is also talking to partners and allies in Europe to see what additional long-range air defense systems, tanks, armor and artillery could supply Ukraine from its own stockpiles. These talks are particularly urgent because the terrain in southern and eastern Ukraine is different from the initial phase, which took place to some extent in wooded areas north of Kiev, where Ukrainian forces succeeded in ambushing tactics. Now, along the new eastern and southern fronts, Ukrainians need heavier weapons, such as armor and artillery, officials said. “It is much more open and offers armored mechanized offensive operations on both sides,” General Mark Millie, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told a Senate panel last week. US systems are not on the Ukrainian list, so finding partners and allies willing to contribute is a top priority. Part of the negotiations includes a discussion on replacing the provisions of the US partners with possibly more advanced systems. Ukraine still wants to acquire fighter jets, officials said, but the United States remains opposed to facilitating any such transfer. The Pentagon said Russia’s relocation to the Donbas region had not affected its ability to receive US security assistance to Ukraine. “Eight to 10 flights a day come to the region, not just from the United States but from other nations,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told a news conference on Monday. “In some cases, things that come from the United States do not take more than four to six days from the time the president authorizes the withdrawal authority to fall into the hands of the Ukrainians,” he said. CNN’s Michael Conte contributed to the report in this post.

title: “Here S What We Know About Russia S New General For Ukraine " ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-09” author: “Sue Garelik”

The package could focus on more Javelin drones and anti-tank weapons – which the US has previously provided to Ukraine. This is partly because Ukraine already has these types of weapons in stock and can use them quickly, an official said. The US is also talking to partners and allies in Europe to see what additional long-range air defense systems, tanks, armor and artillery could supply Ukraine from its own stockpiles. These talks are particularly urgent because the terrain in southern and eastern Ukraine is different from the initial phase, which took place to some extent in wooded areas north of Kiev, where Ukrainian forces succeeded in ambushing tactics. Now, along the new eastern and southern fronts, Ukrainians need heavier weapons, such as armor and artillery, officials said. “It is much more open and offers armored mechanized offensive operations on both sides,” General Mark Millie, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told a Senate panel last week. US systems are not on the Ukrainian list, so finding partners and allies willing to contribute is a top priority. Part of the negotiations includes a discussion on replacing the provisions of the US partners with possibly more advanced systems. Ukraine still wants to acquire fighter jets, officials said, but the United States remains opposed to facilitating any such transfer. The Pentagon said Russia’s relocation to the Donbas region had not affected its ability to receive US security assistance to Ukraine. “Eight to 10 flights a day come to the region, not just from the United States but from other nations,” Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told a news conference on Monday. “In some cases, things that come from the United States do not take more than four to six days from the time the president authorizes the withdrawal authority to fall into the hands of the Ukrainians,” he said. CNN’s Michael Conte contributed to the report in this post.