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Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Reiterates Request For ATACMS Missiles, Fighter Jets

By Matthew Beinart

Wednesday, September 21st, 2022

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Ukraine’s Deputy Defense Minister Reiterates Request For ATACMS Missiles, Fighter Jets

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A senior Ukrainian defense official on Wednesday reiterated his country’s request for the U.S. to provide ATACMS missiles and fighter aircraft to assist in the fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion. Volodymyr Havrylov, Ukraine’s deputy defense minister, said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement on Wednesday to push ahead with the war with plans to call up to 300,000 reservists may spur partners such as the U.S. to provide Kyiv with more advanced weapons. "I think after today’s announcement [by]…

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