Congressmen can discuss the supply of lethal weapons to Ukraine

The U.S. Congress to discuss the inclusion in the budget for the year 2018 the cost of supply of lethal weapons to Ukraine, RIA Novosti reported the statement of congressman rick larsen. Perhaps they will be, said larsen, answering the question whether the congress discuss the possibility of supplying lethal weapons to Kiev. We are developing a draft law on defense, we begin the discussion of the bill on defense. We had a similar discussion about increasing support to Ukraine as economically, diplomatically and militarily the last couple of years. So we might continue this discussion, said larsen, a member of the committee on the armed forces. In early may, the us senate has approved the draft federal budget until september 30, 2017, which continues to provide financial assistance to Ukraine in the amount of not less than $ 410,4, including providing military support.

It is noted that the Pentagon can spend $ 150 million to "Provide assistance, including (military) training equipment, lethal weapons for defense purposes, assistance in logistics" and "Using intelligence to military and national security forces of Ukraine".