US President Joe Biden today ruled out the possibility of delivering to Ukraine long-range rocket launcher (MLRS) systems that could reach Russia, despite Kiev's repeated requests to send such weapons systems.
This response followed reports that the Biden administration was preparing to send advanced long-range missile systems to Kiev for its fight against Russia.
"We're not going to send Ukraine missile systems" that can reach Russia, Biden told reporters after arriving back at the White House following a weekend in Delaware.
Ukrainian officials were seeking a longer-range Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) that can launch a barrage of missiles hundreds of miles away.
CNN and the Washington Post reported on Friday that the Biden administration is gearing up to send this and another missile system, known as HIMARS, as part of a larger package of military aid to Ukraine. However, it is not clear which system Biden was referring to in his comments.
Ukrainians are urging the West to provide more longer-range weapons in order to turn the tide in the war, which is now in its fourth month. U.S. officials have said that sending such weapons systems is being actively considered.
Moscow says decision reasonable
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev, for his part, said Washington's decision not to send Ukraine missile systems that could reach Russia was "reasonable."
Source: in.gr
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