The US military is identifying American weapons systems to help Ukraine in its war with Russia, CNN reports

The US military’s top commander in Europe, General Chris Cavoli, has drawn up a list of American weapons systems that could strengthen Ukraine’s fight against Russia, but which the Biden administration has yet to deliver.

According to sources familiar with the classified report submitted to Congress last month, Cavoli’s recommendations include the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) and the Link 16 communications system, a secure network developed by NATO to improve the coordination of air and missile defense. according to CNN.

Despite repeated requests from Ukraine for these systems, the US has withheld them, likely due to concerns that advanced US technology could fall into Russian hands, particularly the Link-16 system. Additionally, U.S. officials have questioned the usefulness of air-launched missiles like JASSM without Ukraine first demonstrating air superiority.

Ukraine continues to push for more advanced weapons from the United States and seeks to lift restrictions on the use of American long-range missile systems.

During his recent meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House, President Volodymyr Zelensky presented a detailed list of priority targets in Russia that he plans to strike with U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles, sources said.

Although Biden has blocked the use of American long-range systems for attacks deep inside Russia, he did not reject Zelensky’s latest request out of hand but remained noncommittal. The two leaders agreed to continue talks, although officials suspect the US is unlikely to change its stance on long-range missiles any time soon.

Given these considerations, the future of U.S. support for Ukraine remains questionable, particularly given the upcoming presidential election and uncertainty about long-term military assistance beyond 2025.