The United States began training the Ukrainian armed forces in Germany. The information was released today by the US Department of Defense during a press conference.
John Kirby said the effort “will build on the initial artillery training that Ukrainian forces have received elsewhere”. Ukrainians will also be trained to operate radar systems and armored vehicles, which were recently announced as part of security assistance packages.
According to Kirby, Germany is one of about three places the US uses to train Ukrainians abroad. However, the spokesperson did not disclose the others.
He also explained that “most of the training” will be conducted by the Florida National Guard. These soldiers were already training Ukrainians before the Russian invasion.
“The recent meeting of Florida National Guard members with their Ukrainian counterparts was said to be an emotional reunion given the strong bonds formed when they lived and worked together before they separated temporarily in February,” Kirby said. Said.
US criticizes Putin’s invitation to G20 summit
The United States has criticized Indonesia’s decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit, scheduled for 15-16 November in Bali.
“Putin shouldn’t have been invited,” US Department of Defense spokesman John Kirby told CNN. Indonesian President Joko Widodo confirmed hours ago that both Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky were summoned to the summit.
Putin has isolated Russia and must pay for what he has done and has done
John Kirby, Spokesperson for the US Department of Defense
However, Russia remains a member of the EU. G20despite pressure from Western countries to remove him from the group. The other 19 members are South Africa, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, South Korea, United States, France, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, United Kingdom, Turkey and the European Union. To Indonesia, which holds the G20 rotating presidency.
source: Noticias
