In September this year, US President Joe Biden approved the supply of ATACMS operational-tactical missiles to Kiev. American magazine reports that New Yorker.
According to the publication, Biden resisted transferring the missiles to Ukraine for almost a year, but last month decided to send ATACMS to Kiev.
According to the magazine, Washington did not accept the transfer of missiles for a long time, fearing that this step would lead to an escalation of the conflict. The White House suggested that the ATACMS threat be used solely as pressure on Russia. However, after Kiev received British- and French-made missiles, Washington became interested only in its relatively small ATACMS reserves.
Previously reportedHe said Berlin could send long-range Taurus missiles to Ukraine if Washington announced the supply of ATACMS tactical missiles to Kiev.
Before that the White House I couldn’t do it Due to the attitude of the US Congress, 24 billion dollars will be sent to Ukraine. At the same time, Washington continues to discuss how to find financing for continued aid to Kiev.
Previously in NATO named The condition for the transfer of F-16 to Ukraine.