There are reports the US plans to deliver sophisticated air defence missiles to Ukraine. 9News
confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated air defence missiles to Ukraine, it would be "another provocative move by the US" that could prompt a response from Moscow.
Even without the presence of US service members to train Ukrainians on use of the system, concerns remain that deployment of the missiles could provoke Russia or risk that a fired projectile could hit inside Russia and further escalate the conflict. Two defence officials said Russia's warnings would not change the calculation about what weapons the US would provide. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorised to talk publicly about the issue.Ukraine has so far been cautious in reacting to the reports.
Maximum temperatures in the capital were forecast to barely climb above freezing heading into the weekend, with even colder weather expected early next week. US officials said on Tuesday that Washington was poised to approve sending a Patriot missile battery to Ukraine.
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