Thursday, September 18, 2014

Ukraine President Asks US for "Special Security Status" and Arms

The President of Ukraine has requested additional U.S. military equipment and a special security status.

Petro Poroshenko made the plea for help in countering the influence of Russian backed rebels during an address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress.

He's also asking for non-military aid and further political support from the US including further sanctions against Russia.

But he says he will continue to push for a peace deal...

IN: I am ready to do...
OUT: ...rather than later.
DUR: 22"

http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918ukraine-poro1.mp3

Poroshenko called for a much closer military alliance with the United States...

IN: I strongly encourage...
OUT: ...ally.
DUR: 16"

http://fsnradionews.com/feeds/0918ukraine-poro2.mp3

Poroshenko called for a much closer military alliance with the United States...