
A top Pentagon spokesperson on Thursday said comments from Russian officials would not 'dictate' the U.S.’ decisions on what security equipment will be provided to Ukraine to assist in its fight against Moscow’s ongoing invasion. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, was asked during a press briefing about reports of Russia warning of “unpredictable consequences” if the U.S. were to deliver the Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine. “I would just say that I find it…