Zelensky addresses Congress, Biden okays long-range munitions, anti-missile battery, F-16 training

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1) https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1016459.html

Zelenskyy to visit U.S. Capitol on Thurs – Senate Democratic Leader

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, September 26, Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said.”Tomorrow, we will proudly welcome Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the U.S. Capitol to reaffirm our support for the people of Ukraine and to hear from him what his country needs as they stand up to Putin,” Schumer said on X.

2) https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1016504.html

USA to provide Ukraine with long-range JSOW munitions – Biden

The United States will provide Ukraine with long-range Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) munitions, U.S. President Joe Biden announced.

He said, presenting U.S. support to Ukraine on Thursday: “To enhance Ukraine’s long-range strike capabilities, I have decided to provide Ukraine with the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) long-range munition.”

According to him, to further strengthen Ukraine’s air defenses, he have directed the Department of Defense to repair and provide Ukraine with an additional Patriot air defense battery, as well as provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles. “This builds on my decision earlier this year to divert U.S. air defense exports to Ukraine, which will provide Ukraine with hundreds of additional Patriot and AMRAAM missiles over the next year and will help Ukraine defend its cities and its people,” the U.S. president said in a speech published on the White House website.

3) https://en.interfax.com.ua/news/general/1016512.html

Biden orders to expand training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots, train another 18 pilots in 2025

The United States will expand training of Ukrainian F-16 pilots, in particular, in 2025, they will train another 18 pilots, U.S. President Joe Biden said.

“To build the capacity of Ukraine’s air force, I have directed the Department of Defense to expand training for Ukrainian F-16 pilots, including by supporting the training of an additional 18 pilots next year,” he said, presenting U.S. support for Ukraine on Thursday, in a speech published on the White House website.

 

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