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Trudy Rubin

Trudy Rubin: End the 'too little, too late' syndrome with US weapons for Ukraine

The White House and its NATO allies still seem determined to deny Ukraine the means to victory over Russian invaders.

When President Joe Biden finally promised to deliver advanced U.S. tanks to Ukraine late last month, I thought the administration had finally overcome its timidity about sending Kyiv the critical weapons systems it needs, including planes and the long-range missile system known as ATACMS.

I was wrong. Once again, Washington and its allies are offering too little, too late. They must not miss the urgent need of the current moment: to help Ukraine block an upcoming Russian offensive and push the Russians back from most occupied territory. Time is not on Ukraine's side.

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