U.S. Special Rep Volker supports providing defensive weapons to Ukraine

11:27, 25.07.2017 1 min read

The new U.S. special representative for Ukraine has said Washington is actively reviewing whether to send weapons to help those fighting against Russian-backed rebels, the BBC news said on Tuesday.

He said he did not think the move would be provocative.

"Defensive weapons, ones that would allow Ukraine to defend itself, and to take out tanks for example, would actually to help to stop Russia threatening Ukraine," Volker said.

He said that's a matter for further discussion and decision, and that it's difficult to predict when it will be solved.

He said success in establishing peace in eastern Ukraine would require what he called a new strategic dialogue with Russia.