He said this on Monday, November 27, in an interview with the US edition of Politico. According to him, Ukraine is fighting on its territory to protect its country from violence. This is self-defense and this is what is enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.

This would be done by every nation that wants to protect its territory, its population from aggression, "the diplomat explained, adding that the US currently has defense relations and arms trade with dozens of countries around the world. And I do not see anything convincing why Ukraine should be a special case, why do not we do it, especially when they are actively trying to protect their territory, "Volcker said..

At the same time, he stated that he did not consider the argument that the provision of weapons could ignite the conflict and lead to its escalation. The conflict already going and Ukraine is already struggling.

Ukraine is not going to go on the offensive and attack after receiving weapons, "he assured, noting that there are no decisions yet to grant Ukraine weapons.

Recall, as reported URA-Inform, the US Senate approved the draft defense budget for 2018, which provides allocation of $ 350 million to Ukraine.