US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has held a conversation with Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov, in which he discussed the current situation at the front.

"I spoke again today to Oleksiy Reznikov to discuss the situation on the battlefield and Ukraine’s capability needs. I briefed him on my call May 13 call with Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu, and I reiterated our unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and security," Lloyd said on Twitter Monday.