Additional personnel will support logistics and oversight of the weapons the US is providing to Ukraine.
The US is considering sending additional troops advisers to the embassy in Kyiv, since the Russian Federation is “gaining momentum” in the war.
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Pentagon Speaker Pat Ryder said the advisers would not perform combat duties, but rather provide advice and support Ukrainian government and military.
” During this conflict, the Ministry of Defense reviewed and adjusted our presence in the country in accordance with changing security conditions. Currently At this time, we are considering sending a few additional advisors to strengthen the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) at the embassy,” said Ryder.
At the same time At the time, Ryder declined to discuss the specific number of personnel “due to operational security and force protection concerns.” Ukraine, according to four knowledgeable sources of the publication.
In addition, new personnel will help the Ukrainian military in maintaining weapons.
Recall that the US House of Representatives (one of the houses of Congress where the Republicans have a majority), after more than six months of blocking military and financial assistance to Ukraine, finally approved the much-needed legislative package worth more than 60 billion dollars.
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