Russian battle of aggression: US protection corporations are allowed to deploy personnel in Ukraine | EUROtoday

The Pentagon permits non-public US protection corporations to deploy restricted personnel in Ukraine. The tender for these contracts is presently underway, a consultant of the US Department of Defense confirmed to the German Press Agency. “These contractors will be far from the front lines and will not fight against Russian forces,” the consultant confused. “They will help the Ukrainian armed forces quickly repair and maintain U.S.-supplied equipment when necessary so that it can be quickly returned to the front line.”

The background to the step is the mandatory technical experience for the upkeep of complicated weapon programs reminiscent of F-16 fighter jets and Patriot air protection programs, the consultant defined. The determination was made after cautious danger evaluation and in session with the events concerned. Companies making use of for the contracts must submit security plans to cut back dangers.

According to a report by CNN, the US authorities has lifted a de facto ban. The ministry consultant famous that “numerous different US companies” already make use of employees in Ukraine beneath current contracts – together with to assist keep the Ukrainian energy grid. The new measure will due to this fact not result in a big improve within the US presence.

With Donald Trump’s election victory, future US help for Ukraine is unsure. Since the beginning of the Russian battle of aggression in February 2022, they’ve been the nation’s most vital arms provider. Incumbent President Joe Biden had at all times assured that help would proceed so long as essential to discourage Russian aggression. Trump, who takes workplace on January twentieth, introduced a fast finish to the battle. He hasn’t stated but how he desires to realize this.