Washington: The US has secretly delivered long-range ballistic missiles to Ukraine for use against Russian forces. US Defense Headquarters Pentagon has confirmed this. Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden accused China, Iran and North Korea of ​​helping Russia with weapons and technology. Pentagon spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Garon Garn said that President Biden in February secretly approved the supply of long-range ‘Army Tactical Missile System’ (ATACMS) for use on Ukrainian territory. “At that time it was not announced that we were providing this new missile system to Ukraine at its request,” Garn said, avoiding questions about their use by the Ukrainian military. It is up to 300 kilometers.

Allied countries are helping Russia

Biden on Wednesday signed a bill related to a US $ 95.3 billion aid package to help Ukraine and Israel and strengthen the security of America and its allies in the Indo-Pacific region, including Taiwan. After signing the bill, he said, “Putin (Russian President Vladimir Putin)’s friends are continuously supplying him with material. Iran sent them drones. North Korea has sent ballistic missiles and artillery shells, China is providing equipment and technology to increase Russia’s defense production.

Russia intensified attacks

“In response to this type of support, Russia has stepped up airstrikes targeting Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure,” Biden said. It has fired ammunition on Ukrainian soldiers defending their homeland, and now the United States is going to supply Ukraine with the equipment it needs to defend itself in the war and to launch a rapid counterattack.” A few hours later, the US Began sending air defense materials, rocket systems and armored vehicles to Ukraine via ships and planes.

The President of Ukraine said this

The US President said, “This package is like an investment not only in the defense of Ukraine but also in the defense of Europe and our own security.” Biden alleged that China, Iran and North Korea are supplying weapons and technology to Russia. Have been. Whereas Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to America for the help in an interview given to ‘Fox News’. (Language)

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