US says supplying Ukraine with antipersonnel mines will help slow Russian troops

21/11/2024 07:12 France 24

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Washington’s decision to send antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine was needed to "help slow down" the advance of Russian ground troops. The announcement comes two months before Donald Trump replaces Joe Biden in the White House. Trump has criticized the amount the U.S. has spent on supporting Ukraine.

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