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Politico: Ukraine continues quiet negotiations to receive high-end US weapons.

by The Kyiv Independent news desk September 17, 2022 2:30 PM 1 min read
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While Ukraine stopped publicly asking for air defense and fighter jets that could change the tide of the war, Kyiv and Washington are discussing whether to send three items – Patriot air defense systems, F-16 fighter jets, and Gray Eagle drone – as long-term financing deals, Politico reported, citing sources on both sides.

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