Pentagon silent on possible transfer of long-range missiles for F-16s to Ukraine

Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder. Stock photo: Getty Images

The Pentagon has decided not to provide any comment regarding the possible transfer of long-range aircraft cruise missiles to Ukraine.

Source: European Pravda, citing Pentagon spokesman Brigadier General Patrick Ryder at a briefing on 3 September

Details: At the briefing, Ryder was asked to comment on media reports about the missile supplies.

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“I saw those press reports. I don’t have anything to provide on that. Again, no announcements to make,” he said.

Background: 

• Earlier, Reuters reported that the United States is nearing an agreement to supply Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles capable of reaching deep into Russia. However, Kyiv will have to wait several months as technical issues must be resolved before any delivery can occur.
• Three sources said the inclusion of joint air-to-surface standoff missiles (JASSMs) in a military assistance package is expected to be announced this autumn, although a final decision has yet to be made.
• Last month, Politico reported that the administration of US President Joe Biden was “open” to providing Ukraine with JASSMs.

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