Ukraine president requests direct military aid from US

The president of Ukraine has asked the US to give his soldiers lethal military equipment in its battle against Russian-backed separatists.

Ukraine president requests direct military aid from US
Thu, 18 Sep, 2014 - 17:21

The president of Ukraine has asked the US to give his soldiers lethal military equipment in its battle against Russian-backed separatists.

US president Barack Obama has so far resisted Ukraine’s request for lethal assistance. The US has provided about $60m in non-lethal aid.

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