A senior defense official today said it is the Pentagon's view that the opportunity to boost Ukraine's air power could come once fighting in the country has de-escalated -- possibly through a negotiated settlement with Russia -- despite Kyiv's calls for combat aircraft now. Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander said the United States is assessing ways it can further build Ukraine’s long-term defenses. “Hopefully, Russia will wake up to the fact that it cannot defeat...
