Western tanks would make little distinction on floor in Ukraine, says Russia

After the US introduced one other navy help package deal to Ukraine, the Kremlin responded by stating that the Western tanks would make little distinction on the battlefields of Ukraine.  

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 20, 2023 18:52 IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin (File Photo)

By India Today Web Desk: After the US and different western nations pledged monetary and navy assist to Ukraine in its ongoing struggle with Russia, the Kremlin has stated that the western tanks would make little distinction on the battlefields.

“As Western powers gathered to discuss military aid for Kyiv, this will change nothing in terms of the Russian side advancing on the path to achieving its goals,” stated the Russian authorities.

On Thursday, the Kremlin warned of an “extremely dangerous” escalation in Ukraine if the West sends longer-range weapons able to hanging Russia.

The US has introduced one other navy help package deal price Rs 2.5 billion greenback to Ukraine. “This assistance package will provide Ukraine with hundreds of additional armoured vehicles, including Stryker armoured personnel carriers, Bradley infantry fighting vehicles, Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles, and High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled vehicles,” stated US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

He additionally acknowledged that the package deal contains vital further air defence assist for Ukraine, akin to extra Avenger air defence methods and surface-to-air missiles, in addition to further munitions for NASAMS that the US has beforehand offered.

Sweden plans to ship Archer artillery to Ukraine, PM Ulf Kristersson stated. Britain will ship 600 Brimstone missiles to Ukraine, the nation’s defence minister stated, whereas Denmark stated it’s going to donate 19 French-made howitzers to the war-torn nation.

France has supplied its extremely cell AMX-10 RCs, offensive weapons lengthy seen as off-limits by the Western nations, whereas the US has promised to ship its highly effective Bradley armoured combating autos. EU chief Charles Michel stated that he’s travelling to Kyiv to reiterate Europe’s assist.

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Ukraine has been intensifying strain on western allies to offer heavier weapons and Leopard tanks to assist strengthen the struggle towards Russia.

At the annual World Economic Forum gathering in Davos, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky singled out Germany for its hesitance to produce its fashionable Leopard tanks, except the United States additionally sends in tanks.

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Jan 20, 2023