Topic: Nasams

John Kirby confirmed that National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile Systems (NASAMS) are on order for Ukraine following requests from President Zelensky. The briefing is characterized as a "sales report" for the military-industrial complex, highlighting ongoing G7 and NATO meetings in Brussels. Kirby reiterated the US position that Putin must remove all troops from Ukraine as the only viable "off-ramp" for the conflict.

President Biden announces a $3 billion military aid package for Ukraine, the largest to date, focused on long-term defense. The package includes NASAMS anti-aircraft systems. The hosts analyze NPR's reporting on the conflict and compare the situation to the Soviet-Afghan War.