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| Pentagon responds to Moscow's warnings about the supply of Patriot air defense systems to Kyiv |
| 2022-12-19 |
| Direct Translation via Google Translate. Edited. [REGNUM] The Pentagon said they are not looking for a conflict with Russia, but are focused on providing assistance to Kyiv The United States does not plan to enter into a conflict with Russia, and Washington is not at war with Moscow. This statement was made to journalists by Pentagon press secretary Patrick Ryder , commenting on Moscow's reaction to the possible transfer of Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems (SAM) to Kiev. As Ryder explained, the US is not at war with Russia and does not seek conflict with it. According to Ryder, now the Pentagon is focused on issues related to the provision of defense assistance to Ukraine. Ryder did not comment on the possibility of transferring Patriot complexes to Kyiv, explaining that at the moment he has nothing to say on this matter. In addition, the Pentagon spokesman indicated that Washington would not allow Moscow "to dictate what kind of defense assistance to provide Ukraine." Earlier , REGNUM reported that US President Joseph Biden may approve the transfer of Patriot air defense systems. |
| Posted by:badanov |
| #2 "[US] is not fighting with Russia and is not looking for conflict with it." Despite the direct messaging (2017) of US support from L.Graham and J.McCain to the Azov Battalion (trained by usa special forces) in preparation for the battalions future engagement with the Russians. |
| Posted by: mossomo 2022-12-19 16:34 |
| #1 To Russia (with love): From the Pentagon: "Well keep that under advisement" Love, Washington DC |
| Posted by: DarthVader 2022-12-19 12:16 |