US Secretary of Defense speaks with Ukraine’s Defence Minister about current operations of Ukraine’s Armed Forces

Lloyd Austin and Rustem Umierov. Stock photo: Getty Images

Lloyd Austin, US Secretary of Defense, had a telephone conversation with Rustem Umierov, Ukraine’s Defence Minister, one of the topics of which was the situation on the battlefield.

Source: Austin on Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda

Details: The head of the Pentagon noted that during the conversation with Umierov, priority assistance in the field of security and Ukraine’s current military operations were discussed.

Advertisement:

Quote: “The United States remains committed to helping Ukraine defend against Russian aggression,” Austin wrote.

A Pentagon statement indicates that Austin and Umierov also discussed support from Alliance members and partners in meeting Ukraine’s urgent military needs.

In turn, the Ukrainian minister provided updated information on the dynamics of the development of events on the battlefield, as well as the impact of Russian attacks on Ukraine.

Background:

• The Armed Forces of Ukraine are currently conducting an operation in Kursk Oblast, Russia.
• In his first comments on Ukraine’s offensive in Kursk, US President Joe Biden called the operation a “real dilemma” for Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin.
• After speaking with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba about Ukraine’s offensive in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, EU chief diplomat Josep Borrell said that the EU fully supports the struggle of the Ukrainian people.

Support UP or become our patron!