It is reported by TASS.

“President (USA Joe Biden. -

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) was very clear that our troops would not participate in the fighting in Ukraine.

What we will do is help Ukraine defend itself,” Kirby said.

Asked by reporters how long the NSC member thinks the conflict in Ukraine will last, Kirby replied that no one can know for sure.

He specified that it could be a long struggle.

Earlier, the Pentagon specified that four HIMARS MLRS, 18 boats, 36,000 artillery shells, 1,200 grenade launchers and 2,000 machine guns would be delivered to Ukraine as part of a new assistance package.