NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has said the West needs to increase the supply of heavy weapons to Ukraine. He said this in an interview with Welt am Sonntag,
KYIV. Ukraine Gate , 7 , May , 2022 | War News.
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“Unfortunately, we must be ready for a long war in Ukraine, which may last months or even years. In the long run, Ukraine cannot defend itself only with Soviet-era weapons, but must switch to modern Western weapons,” Stoltenberg said.
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According to him, this is the only way Kyiv will be able to successfully repel the Russian invasion in the long run.
“Ukraine urgently needs more heavy weapons, the West must increase supplies, do more and prepare for long-term commitments. We must make sure that Ukraine is able to defend itself. One courage and bravery of Ukrainian soldiers is not enough. This also requires constant military support. from the West, “Stoltenberg said.
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The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi reacted to the situation with the delay in the supply of weapons from partner countries and noted that it is their moral duty.
Zelensky stated that if Ukraine had received the appropriate equipment, which it had requested from its partners, it would have already ended this war .
In particular, the United States has stated that it sends weapons to Ukraine every day. Western countries are also reporting the provision of weapons and aircraft to our country.
At the same time, the Armed Forces denied information about receiving new aircraft from Western partners. Ukraine was provided only with spare parts for the repair of existing ones.
Source: Ukrgate
