Breedlove: U.S. Teams Have Identified The Weapons Ukraine Needs

By Tony Bertuca / February 25, 2015 at 4:24 PM
NATO Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Philip Breedlove said Wednesday that U.S. military teams have assessed what kinds of weapons Ukraine would need to defend its eastern borders against Russian-backed separatists, though the Obama administration continues to seek a diplomatic solution. "Clearly . . . they are asking that nations give them the ability to defend themselves," the general told reporters at the Pentagon. "We have identified things that could change their capabilities." Breedlove said the "senior most decision-makers" have briefed...

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