US supplies advanced weapons to Ukraine

The decision by the US to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine has sparked concern that Russia may retaliate. Russian officials called the decision a “direct provocation” after the US and the UK agreed to provide missile systems to Kyiv capable of hitting targets 50 miles away.

NATO, however, does not foresee a Russian retaliation. On the ground, Russia’s monthslong blockade of Ukrainian ports is also exacerbating a food crisis and is increasing food prices across the globe.

The Biden administration said it is working to get temporary storage containers to help salvage some of the 20 million tons of grain that are currently stuck inside Ukraine. Still, as these efforts are underway, the US and its international partners are no closer to finding a quick and absolute solution to lifting the Russian blockade.