U.S. Taking a Fresh Look at Arming Ukraines Forces, Officials Say
New York Times ^ | FEB. 1, 2015 | MICHAEL R. GORDON and ERIC SCHMITT
Posted on 2/1/2015, 7:47:47 PM by Krosan
WASHINGTON With Russian-backed separatists pressing their attacks in Ukraine, NATOs military commander, Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, now supports providing defensive weapons and equipment to Kievs beleaguered forces, and an array of administration and military officials appear to be edging toward that position, American officials said Sunday.
President Obama has made no decisions on providing such lethal assistance. But after a series of striking reversals that Ukraines forces have suffered in recent weeks, the Obama administration is taking a fresh look at the question of military assistance.
Secretary of State John Kerry, who plans to visit Kiev on Thursday, is open to new discussions about providing lethal aid, as is Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, officials said. Continue reading the main story Related Coverage
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In recent months, Susan E. Rice, Mr. Obamas national security adviser, has resisted proposals to provide lethal assistance, several officials said. But one official said that she was now prepared to reconsider the issue.........
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When Putin invaded a neighbor nation, he opened the barn door wide.
Obama is a complete fool, but he hasn’t invaded any nations yet. Perhaps Putin could learn at least that from him.