Pentagon & NATO Rally for Ukraine: Send Cheetah Vehicles & Anti-Aircraft Weapons

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By Kris Osborn – President & Editor-In-Chief, Warrior Maven

The Pentagon and its NATO and European allies are taking bold new measures to support Ukraine’s defense against Russia with substantial near term and long-term efforts, recognizing that the Russian threat to Ukraine and all of Europe continues to grow more seriously.

Weapons and Equipment to Ukraine

At a meeting in Germany of more than 40-countries, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin cited the growing international resolve to send more weapons and equipment to Ukraine, citing Germany’s move to send 50 Cheetah vehicles, British efforts to send anti-aircraft weapons and new Canadian decisions to send armored vehicles.

With lives, civilians and children hanging in the balance and Russia seeking to build momentum for its mechanized assault upon Donbas in Eastern Ukraine, Austin was clear that the coming weeks are extremely crucial and likely to prove decisive in the outcome of the war.

“We don’t have any time to waste. The briefings today laid out clearly why the coming weeks will be so crucial for Ukraine, so we’ve got to move at the speed of war. And I know that all the leaders leave today more resolved than ever to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression and atrocities.” Austin said following the meeting.

Austin also announced the framework for a long-term collaboration agreement among nations supporting Ukraine and defending freedom, saying the multi-national gatherings will become a monthly occurrence to ensure long-term support for Ukraine.