MOSCOW, November 22. /TASS/. Ukraine wants to receive from the United States Sentinel short-range radars that are designed to track ballistic missiles, slower-moving drones and fixed-and rotary-wing aircraft, the Politico newspaper wrote citing a person familiar with US-Ukraine discussions.
According to the report, Ukraine’s explains its desire to obtain these radars by expectations of a tough winter season as its government is bracing for Russia’s strikes on infrastructure.
The US Secretary of Defense visited Kiev on November 20, where he met with Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Later, Austin announced provision of a new package of military aid to Kiev worth $100 million.
According to the Ukrainian media, Austin said in Kiev that there is no weapon in the US’ arsenal that would become a magic wand for Ukraine; instead, Kiev is in for an exhausting struggle and everything will depend on how Ukraine would use weapons, provided by the West.