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Assessing Ukraine’s Defensive Needs
Russian dictator Vladimir Putin's criminal war has enraged citizens of goodwill and galvanized support for Ukraine across the world. The United States has been a key supporter of Ukraine, providing weaponry, humanitarian relief, and other forms of urgent assistance, in addition to leveling crippling sanctions on Russia.
However, Russian forces continue to bombard Ukrainian cities, targeting civilians and critical infrastructure. Russia's brutal war is causing an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe in Ukraine, and observers worry that Putin may next use chemical or other weapons of mass destruction. On March 16, President Zelenskyy appealed to the U.S. Congress to render additional aid to Ukraine, including the possibility of enforcing a no-fly zone.
This briefing convened military and strategic experts to discuss ways to further assist the people of Ukraine as they resist Russia's invasion. The discussion examined air defense strategies, the feasibility and implications of no-fly zones, and other forms of materiel support.
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