The White House took another useful step Friday to get Russia’s attention on Ukraine, deciding to sell Javelin antitank missiles to the Kiev government trying to defend against Kremlin-backed invaders. Armored vehicles are a major Russian advantage in the conflict that Vladimir Putin has been escalating in recent weeks. ​“The United States has decided to provide Ukraine enhanced defensive capabilities as part of our effort to help Ukraine build its long-term defense capacity, to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity,...

Source: Wall Street Journal December 25, 2017 21:22 UTC