Ukraine Officials Frustrated That US President Biden Is Resisting Kyiv's Demands For Long-Range Rocket Launchers

M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System © Wikipedia 

Politico: Biden resists Ukrainian demands for long-range rocket launchers 

Officials in Kyiv say the weapons could help in the fight against Russia, but the White House is worried about escalating. 

Ukrainian officials are growing frustrated with the Biden administration’s resistance to providing U.S.-made long-range rocket systems, a weapon Kyiv says is critical to outgunning Russia in the heavy artillery duels raging across the Donbas. 

Officials across the Ukrainian government have pleaded with the U.S. for months to send the Multiple Launch Rocket System, or MLRS. But three people familiar with the issue say the Ukrainians are concerned that the White House is holding back over worries the weapon could be used to launch strikes inside Russia, thereby expanding and prolonging the conflict.  

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Update #1: Ukraine 'frustrated' With US' Reluctance To Supply Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Amid War (Republic World) 

Update #2: Ukraine disappointed with level of US support – media (RT)  

WNU Editor: The U.S. has gone all-in for a Ukraine victory on the battlefield. That is why I will not be surprised if in the coming months this weapon system (and more) will be sent to Ukraine.