“Ukraine is defending its territory.
Everything they do on the territory of Ukraine is defensive in this context," TASS quoted him as saying.
So the representative of the Pentagon explained the US requirements for the use of systems by Kyiv.
At the same time, Kohl noted that Washington is trying to ensure that no strikes on Russia using these systems are carried out.
US President Joe Biden previously announced a new military aid package for Ukraine that includes HIMARS multiple launch rocket systems.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that Kyiv's demands to the West for the supply of multiple launch rocket systems are a direct provocation aimed at drawing other countries into the situation in Ukraine.
The Pentagon stressed that they do not recognize Russia's right to veto arms supplies to Ukraine.