“I don’t believe there is anything in there that would suggest that would violate, technically speaking, no,” Psaki asserted when asked whether giving lethal aid to the Ukrainian army would breach the Minsk protocols.
Psaki stressed that Washington is still assessing the situation in Ukraine and the decision on the lethal aid has not been made.
“We have not made a decision to provide lethal aid,” Psaki stated, adding that it is an ongoing discussion. “Our focus does remain on pursuing a solution through diplomatic means and we are always evaluating other options that will help to create space for a negotiated solution to the crisis.”
The report titled “Preserving Ukraine’s Independence, Resisting Russian Aggression" prepared by eight former top-ranking US government officials, was released on Sunday recommending the US government provide Ukraine with $1 billion in both lethal and non-lethal military aid.
The White House is assessing its policies regarding providing lethal and other military assistance to the government in Ukraine, a White House National Security Spokesperson told Sputnik on Monday.
The aid Washington currently supplies to Ukraine is limited to non-lethal items, such as first aid kits and body armour.
During his September 2014 visit to the United States, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko requested lethal military assistance from the Congress, but Washington so far refused to grant it.
The United States Congress and some NATO allies, including Poland, have already shown a willingness to sell military equipment to the government in Kiev to bolster the country’s defenses against alleged Russian aggression, according to recent reports.
In January, the US Congress passed the Ukraine Freedom Support Act which has authorized $350 million for the provision of “defense articles” to Ukraine’s military, according to the Act.
The US Barack Obama administration has so far objected to providing Ukraine with lethal aid, though the White House has previously indicated its willingness to reassess that position.
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Pentagon 'chief' inclined to send weapons to Ukraine ...
ReplyDeleteThe White House's pick for defence secretary has said he is "inclined" to send weapons to Ukraine to fight against Russian-backed rebels.
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