WH Spox Sidesteps Question on Ukraine Using US-Supplied Equipment to Attack Crimea

patrick.goodenough | August 9, 2022
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White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre did not answer directly when asked on Tuesday if the U.S. considers Crimea to be a legitimate target for Ukrainian attacks carried out with U.S.-supplied weapons. She did say that the U.S. supports Ukraine’s efforts to protect its sovereignty and territorial integrity.