U.S. Sending Zelensky More Offensive Weapons: ‘Create An Iron Fist’ To ‘Penetrate Russian Linear Defenses’

The United States has been a beacon of hope for many. “substantive” Change in its assistance UkrainePresident will receive more offensive weapons Volodymyr Zelensky, who is seeking to capitalize on Russia’s apparent setbacks in recent months.

Two U.S. officials Telled CNN reports that Ukraine views the European country’s recent weaponry change as an opportunity for retaking territory. The new batch of munitions and vehicles — courtesy of the U.S. and Germany — gives Ukraine “much more capability,” One official stated.

Biden suggested that the type of weapons provided to Ukraine could be changed by the administration. Announcement on Friday that Zelensky’s forces will receive 50 Bradley Fighting Vehicles along with long-range rocket systems. The administration’s announcement came less than one month after Zelensky Visited The White House begged Congress for more assistance.

“We are positioning Ukraine to be able to move forward and retake territory,” Laura Cooper, Deputy Assistant Defense Secretary, stated last week that the aid package for Ukraine was announced.

CNN was informed by Lt. General Ben Hodges (retired commander of U.S. Army Europe & NATO Allied Land Command) that the U.S. has given Ukraine a new package of weapons.

“What I would imagine the Ukrainians will do is take these 50 Bradleys and put most of them in one battalion or one armored brigade … and create an iron fist that would be used to penetrate Russian linear defenses,” Hodges said.

American officials stressed that the Biden government is committed to providing Ukraine with weapons and assistance that support the country’s battle plans. John Kirby, spokesperson for the National Security Council, stated that the latest aid package includes weapons and vehicles that will enable the Ukrainians to shift to warfare in open farmlands in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Annexed Bloomberg, September 2009 by Vladimir Putin, Russian President. reported.

As Republicans take control of the House of Representatives, many of them want greater oversight of Ukraine’s aid, Ukraine will be given the offensive weapons. House Republicans such as Rep. Chip Roy in Texas and Rep. Dan Bishop in North Carolina are well-known. criticized The lack of accountability regarding how Ukraine uses U.S. assistance. Kevin McCarthy (R.-CA), the House Speaker, has been also elected. Republicans are not going to stand for Ukraine’s writing. “blank check.”

State Department communications received by POLITICO The U.S. government was unable to track the $50 billion of U.S. aid that was sent to Ukraine last month. They even relied on Ukrainian personnel and forces to keep an eye on the use of the money. According to the cable, the Biden administration also depends on Ukrainian staffers — many of whom aren’t even in the country — to coordinate with a senior embassy official and oversee U.S. aid.