Defense Ministers of Ukraine, USA discuss priorities on Ukrainian front
Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov and the United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin discussed priorities on the Ukrainian front and strong support from Ukrainian allies and partners in a telephone conversation, the Pentagon website reports.
"Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov today regarding priority security assistance efforts and Ukraine's ongoing operations," the website notes.
Secretary Austin and Minister Umerov also discussed the strong support from Allies and partners in helping meet Ukraine's urgent military requirements.
Minister Umerov provided an update on battlefield dynamics, as well as the impact of Russia's continued attacks in Ukraine.
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