JAKARTA - For Russia, the supply of Patriot missile systems from the US that will be delivered to Ukraine will be in vain. The US champion's air armament system will not help resolve the conflict or prevent Russia from achieving its goals.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there were no signs of readiness for peace talks during Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Joe Biden's office. That is also evidence that the United States is in a proxy war with Russia, as reported by Channel News Asia, Thursday 22 December.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the United States for the Patriot missile defense system he described as a "very important step" when he was accepted by President Joe Biden at the White House.
"(Patriots) Significantly strengthen our country's air defenses," President Zelensky said.
The Patriot missile system is considered one of the most advanced air defense systems in the United States.
He said Ukraine had a clear understanding of how its defense capabilities would be strengthened in the coming months, but said he could not provide details.
Meanwhile, President Biden said Washington DC support for Ukraine would last as long as necessary, when announcing a new military aid package for Kyiv worth USD 1.85 billion or approximately IDR 28.750.665 million for Ukraine, including the transfer of Patriot Air Defense Systems.
"The US-supplied patriot missile defense system to Ukraine will be an important asset for Ukraine, but training may take time," President Biden said.
As previously reported, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the aid included a $1 billion withdrawal to give Ukraine "extended air defenses and precision attack capabilities". As well as US$850 million in security assistance.
"Today's aid for the first time includes Patriot Air Defense Systems, which are capable of dropping cruise missiles, short-range ballistic missiles and aircraft, at much higher altitudes than previously provided air defense systems," Foreign Minister Blinken said in a statement released by the State Department., as quoted by Reuters.
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