The source, citing a knowledgeable official, highlighted that contractors will help Ukrainian army In the maintenance and repair of weapons, provided by the United States, especially fighter jets F-16 and Patriot air defense systems.
CNN reported that the new policy, approved earlier this month before the presidential election, would allow the Department of Defense to “Pentagon“By providing American companies with contracts to work inside Ukraine for the first time since 2022.
Officials said they hope to speed up maintenance and repair Weapons Used by the Ukrainian army.
It is not clear whether he is the president-elect Donald Trump He will keep the policy in place when he takes office in January.
Trump previously stated that he hopes to end the war between Ukraine and…Russia “Within 24 hours” of returning to power.
American officials also told Reuters that the number of contractors will be limited and will be stationed far from the front lines, and will not participate in the fighting.
One official stated: “The presence of a small number of contractors in… Ukraine Conducting maintenance away from the front lines will help ensure that the equipment you provide can be repaired US quickly when damaged and provide maintenance as needed.”
