Five new strategic air defense systems have been promised by US President Joe Biden to Ukraine to help the country counter ferocious Russian missile attacks.
In his speech at the beginning of the summit, -particularly dynamic for reassure and general concerns about his health status – the president called on the military alliance “stronger than ever” and he preached in every possible way his belief that Russia would be defeated in the war.
Announced that the US would cooperate with the GermanyO ItalyO Netherlands and the Romania donate Patriot missile kits and other systems to help Ukraine as civilian casualties in the conflict mount.
Biden’s remarks come just two days after a Russian missile destroyed a children’s hospital in Kyiv.
“The war will end with Ukraine remaining free and independent countryBiden said. The Russia will not win.Ukraine will prevail.”
Show “fit”
President Biden spoke for about 13 minutes in a clear voice, noticeably more dynamic than the “slurred” accent and confused tone he displayed during debate and he seemed to absolutely realize that he was in the microscope of international public opinion.
And the content of his speech seemed to be aimed, on the one hand, at US allies abroad and, on the other hand, at the domestic public, wanting to show that he is capable of facing the pre-election challenge against Donald Trump, after the unfortunate televised confrontation.
The new air defense systems
Defence economist Shashank Joshi told the BBC that the Patriot missile arrays were “very good for the purpose of shooting down ballistic missiles”, but added that Ukraine “needs a combination of systems”.
“Without a combination of systems, a lot of money will be spent on incredibly expensive interceptors, such as the Patriot, against very cheap Russian missiles. This is not economically viable».