Austin and Umerov discussed new military assistance and preparations for the Contact Group meeting

Austin and Umerov discussed new military assistance and preparations for the Contact Group meeting

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The US and Ukrainian defense ministers discussed strengthening security support and the situation at the front. The parties reviewed new aid packages and preparations for the Contact Group meeting.

The United States and Ukraine discussed strengthening security support and further actions. This is reported by the US Department of Defense, reports UNN.

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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a telephone conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart Rustem Umerov, during which the parties discussed the current situation at the front and ways to strengthen Ukraine's defense capability. 

Austin informed Umerov about the latest security assistance packages aimed at providing the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the necessary equipment to counter the enemy. In addition, the ministers discussed preparations for the next meeting of the Contact Group on defense of Ukraine, which gathers international partners to coordinate military support for Kiev. 

The parties stressed the importance of close cooperation between Ukraine and the United States. 

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