President Donald Trump’s decision to provide Javelin antitank missiles to Ukraine reflects the broad assessment of his national security advisers that the shipment of defensive lethal arms is needed to raise the cost to Russia of its aggression in the conflict-ridden country and provide the West with fresh leverage in negotiations over its future.
Russia's War Against Ukraine
Wall Street Journal: US decision to send lethal arms to Ukraine signals tougher stance on Russia
Belarus' MiG-29 fighter jets perform a flight display during a military parade marking Independence Day on July 3, 2017 in Minsk.
