The United States will respect US sovereignty decisions. NATO A Pentagon spokesman said it referred to other allies regarding security assistance to Ukraine. “We fully support any kind of defense capability that our international allies and partners can provide for Ukraine, including tanks,” Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder said at today’s briefing.
The United States has agreed to provide Ukraine with Bradley combat vehicles, and NATO countries are also discussing providing tanks.
“Part of the equation that goes into it is the ability to train in this equipment, maintain it, and maintain it. …We certainly support all kinds of capabilities that give Ukrainians an edge on the battlefield. he added. These are ongoing discussions the Department of Defense has with allies and will be included in next week’s meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contracting Group.
The United States has provided much-needed security assistance to Ukraine.
But Ryder said, “We will do nothing to prevent us from meeting national security requirements. The Department of Defense is working closely with industry to identify what our needs and requirements are. “Given the strong industrial base that we have, we are committed to meeting these challenges and replenishing inventories, in addition to working closely with allies and partners around the world on the same.” I’m sure you can do it.
Separately, Ryder said he had seen reports of discussions in South Korea to develop its own nuclear weapons capability to counter North Korea.
That’s a decision South Korea must make, but US policy is focused on the complete denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, Ryder said.
“I am working with us as usual. [South Korean]Japan and other allies in the region work together to maintain security and stability and, importantly, to deter aggression from countries like North Korea. , focusing on our support and defense. [South Korean] allies. So our commitment to this end remains ironclad,” he said.
