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US urged to supply Ukraine with weapons

3rd February 2015 - 11:59 GMT | by Grant Turnbull in London

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As the Obama administration once again mulls a decision to arm the Ukrainian Army, a leading group of US policymakers has urged the West to supply Kiev with a range of military equipment to fight Russian-backed rebels.

A report released on February 2, authored by eight former senior US diplomatic and military officials, including former Supreme Allied Commander Europe James Stavridis, said Washington should urgently consult with Kiev on the provision of counter-battery radars, electronic counter-measures (ECM) and secure communications for Ukrainian troops.

The report also highlighted the need for the US and allies to supply medium-range unmanned aerial

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Grant Turnbull was the editor of Land Warfare International and Digital Battlespace magazines with Shephard …

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