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Army Gen Mark Milley Hawkish At Pentagon Presser

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Milley is speaking now at the Pentagon. Milley's remarks are consistent with the uptick in the risk assessment of war in Ukraine coming from US intelligence channels. Here is a summary of his statements on Ukraine.


  • Ukraine is strong and will resist Russia.
  • Ukraine military strength 150,000 and more in reserves. Troops are in high density in the east of the country. They also have a highly regarded territorial force and people’s militia.
  • They will need additional help to defend themselves in the event of an invasion.
  • If Russia invades it will not be cost free.
  • US has ZERO combat weapons or permanent forces in Ukraine. No intention to deploy troops to Ukraine.
  • US will continue to provide military support to Ukraine.
  • US army will uphold pledge to defend NATO members.
  • NATO military capabilities very very significant.
  • NATO members bordering Ukraine (Poland Slovakia Romania Hungary) will be provided assistance if Russia invades Ukraine.
  • Army at increased readiness in the event that US needs to support NATO allies.

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