US wants to send to Ukraine warders on American weapons - Politico

According to Pentagon spokesman, advisers will not perform combat missions. Two US officials said Politico that there would be up to 60 people. The United States is considering sending additional military advisers to Ukraine, whose main task is to consult Ukrainian troops, as well as supervision of American weapons that states are transferred to Ukraine. Politico writes about it.

According to Pentagon spokesman Peta Ryider, the advisers will not perform combat missions, but will advise and support the Ukrainian government and the military. "During this conflict, the Ministry of Defense has reviewed and adjusted our presence in Ukraine according to changes in security situation. We are currently considering sending several additional advisers to strengthen the Office of Defense Cooperation (ODC) at the Embassy," the Rider said.

He refused to discuss a specific number of staff for security reasons, but two US officials said Politico that they would be up to 60 people. According to the sources of the publication, the additional contingent will support logistics and supervision of weapons that the US is sent to Ukraine. In addition, these advisers will assist the Ukrainian military with arms maintenance.

They will also support the small contingent of the US Embassy in Kiev and coordinate new supplies of weapons, after the approval of the draft law on financial and military support of Ukraine for more than $ 60 billion. "Several US military personnel have already arrived at the Embassy in Kiev. These employees help to supervise and ensure the safety of the embassy," Politico said, referring to the words of two American officials.

We will remind, on April 20, the House of Representatives supported the bill, which provides for different types of assistance to Ukraine for more than $ 60 billion. Ukraine will receive these funds on a loan. The US President called on the Senate to approve this bill as soon as possible and send the document to him. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky thanked the House of Representatives for helping Ukraine. He thanked the speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson.