The US State Department approved the delivery of anti-tank missile systems Javelin to Ukraine worth $ 47 million. This was announced the day before by representatives of the Pentagon. In total, 210 combat sets can be supplied to Ukraine.

"Javelin systems will help Ukraine in its long-term defensive plans to protect sovereignty and territorial integrity," the Pentagon's statement says.. The department believes that the sale of Javelin will not have an impact on the military balance in the region.

In December 2017, the administration of the US President approved the first commercial supplies of the lethal defensive weapons of the Ukrainian army. In particular, deliveries of sniper rifles of model M107A1. Then there was information that Trump intended to approve the supply to Ukraine and the Javelin complexes.

Theoretically, the sale of ATGMs can be blocked by the US Congress within 30 days, but analysts expect that congressmen will give "green light" to supplies, AP agency reports..