July 10th 2024.
The Western allies of Ukraine are currently working together to gather the necessary components for air defense missiles. Their goal is to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from further aggression towards Ukraine. The recent bombing of a children's hospital in Kyiv by Russia using Kinzhal hypersonic missiles has only intensified their efforts.
Sir Keir Starmer, the new prime minister of Britain, has made it clear that he fully supports Ukraine in this conflict. He has authorized the use of precision-guided cruise missiles, known as Storm Shadows, to strike military targets in enemy territory. However, he emphasizes that these weapons must be used in accordance with international humanitarian law and only for defensive purposes. Ultimately, it is up to Ukraine to decide how to deploy them.
The deployment of Western long-range arms in Russia has been a contentious issue among the international allies of Volodymyr Zelensky, the president of Ukraine. Recently, Rishi Sunak lifted the embargo on weapons for Ukraine, and Sir Keir has reaffirmed this decision.
Sir Keir spoke with a Bloomberg reporter about this matter while en route to the Nato summit in Washington. The summit's main focus is expected to be on providing military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has stated that this summit will further strengthen Ukraine's path to becoming a member of Nato.
In response to the bombing of the hospital in Kyiv, leaders from the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Romania, and the US have come together to provide a defense package for Ukraine. President Joe Biden has promised to deliver five Western air defense systems to Ukraine. This aid package includes at least four powerful Patriot air defense systems, as well as other tactical air defense systems and hundreds of munitions.
The US, Germany, and Romania have agreed to send additional Patriot batteries to Ukraine. The Netherlands and other allies will be providing Patriot components to create one more battery, while Italy will be sending a SAMP-T air defense system. Other allies, such as NASAMS, HAWKs, IRIS T-SLM, IRIS T-SLS, and Gepards, will also be contributing various defense systems.
In addition to these contributions, Romania has pledged to give one of its systems, and the Netherlands will be donating Patriot components to enable the operation of another Patriot battery. A joint statement from the White House announced this aid package and highlighted the support of the international community for Ukraine.
President Zelensky, who is scheduled to meet with President Biden on Thursday, has stressed the importance of additional security guarantees for Ukraine. He believes that weapons, finances, and political support are essential in this fight. Ultimately, Ukraine hopes to join Nato to protect against future attacks from Russia, but this decision must be approved by all members of the alliance, some of whom are hesitant to provoke a direct conflict with Russia.
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