As the war in Ukraine has evolved, I believe western partners – to include the US – have weighed considerations of what they can pull out of their force & supply. But that must be matched by UAF being able to accept & integrate that equipment. It’s harder than people think. 3/

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Over the last few days I’ve received a few messages suggesting I’ve “hesitated” in supporting Ukraine getting more US equipment. Let me say that has NEVER been the case. I’ve been a proponent of supporting UAF in modernizing since 2012. 1/13

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Pentagon: The Patriot air defense system damaged as a result of a Russian missile attack on Kyiv has already been repaired and returned to combat duty https://ift.tt/9X5vjAh #liga #news

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Day 449. Ukrainian forces advance 500 meters along the Bakhmut frontline. Another massive air strike on Ukraine. Council of Europe summit supports Zelenskyy’s Peace Formula. https://
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In the Sumy region's airspace, an enemy drone, likely a reconnaissance UAV.

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In the past day, Ukrainian troops have made localized advances south and north of the city, in some areas by up to one kilometer, according to Maliar.

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As of now, Ukrainian forces control the southwestern part of Donetsk Oblast's Bakhmut, Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Hanna Maliar said on May 18.

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The President held a meeting of the military cabinet, after which he stated that the defense brigades had fulfilled their main strategic objectives. https://ift.tt/gFMUDqr #liga #news

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