Although procedures have been expedited, the forecast is that the new batteries will not arrive before 2028 or 2029. Meanwhile, the Armed Forces must provide Spain's air defence with their current limited means,
American sources say the weapons will be delivered only by the end of the week,
But we see every time that before announcing military aid, the Americans, as a rule, deliver this aid to Ukraine,
It’s ability to conduct deep operations will increasingly become a feature of the war.”
We will succeed. But it will cause more problems for Ukraine itself."
It is now very problematic for missile carriers to get there,
As of 07:00 on April 24, 2024, there are no enemy ships in the Black Sea, one enemy ship in the Sea of Azov, and seven enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, including three carriers of Kalibr cruise missiles with a total salvo of up to 20 missiles,
We should not forget that there is also a rather complex geopolitical situation there. We should not forget that the Russian Federation sees geopolitical competitors not only in Ukraine. Therefore, they, of course, are trying to spread their military presence in other regions where they have interests,
In general, they have a permanent naval operational connection there, so they have been present there for many years. What tasks they perform—that's a different story,
Effective anti-aircraft systems on both sides have greatly reduced the impact of tactical airpower,
The U.S. is directly involved in this conflict. They are following the path of increasing the operating range of the weapon systems they supply."
We've already sent some, we will send more now that we have additional authority and money,
This followed Russia's procurement and use of North Korea's ballistic missiles against Ukraine, as well as Russia's renewed and escalating attacks against civilian infrastructure in Ukraine,
I think the time is right, and the boss [President Biden] made the decision the time is right to provide these based on where the fight is right now,
Ukraine’s long-range capabilities, artillery and air defense are extremely important tools for the quick restoration of a just peace,
This is a fight against people who are fleeing the army,
All of them had previously been forcibly deported to Russia, but thanks to our friendly Qatar’s mediation efforts, they have been released,
We are not asked on what grounds we went abroad … Why am I a draft dodger if I went abroad legally?”
We warned Russia about those things,
This is a good weapon against soft targets — that means air defenses, radars, inventory, depots, and communication centers will be the primary target,