USA: We expect Ukraine to launch an offensive

US Secretary of Defense Austin held a press conference with US Chief of Staff Mark Milley after the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting at NATO headquarters in Brussels .

Responding to the question about the news that the Russian Air Force will launch an airstrike against Ukraine, Austin said: “We don’t see anything like this right now.” saying.

Reminding that Russia has a large number of combat aircraft, Austin said that they will do everything possible to strengthen Ukraine’s air defense capabilities and capabilities as soon as possible, and that some NATO countries, including the US, are working to provide air defense systems such as Patriot and SAMP-T.

In the international press, it was written that there were intelligence reports that Russia was preparing its fighter jets and helicopters to launch an air strike against Ukraine, and these were shared with NATO allies.

“WE HOPE UKRAINE WILL ATTACK IN THE SPRING”

Austin also reported that they expect Ukraine to launch an offensive against Russian forces in the spring.

“Ukraine wants to build momentum and move the situation on the ground in its favor. We expect Ukraine to launch an offensive in the spring.” Austin said that they are trying to provide all the facilities that Ukraine needs, such as armored vehicles and ammunition.

Regarding the supply of fighter jets to Ukraine, Austin said: “Today I do not have an explanation on this issue.” he used the phrase. (AA)