Deputy Minister of Defense discusses artillery and air defense needs of the Armed Forces with the European Parliament delegation
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Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yuriy Dzhyhyr met with the European Parliament delegation and discussed Ukraine's urgent defense needs, including air defense systems, long-range missiles, artillery and ammunition, and thanked the EU for its support in the face of russian aggression.
Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine Yuriy Dzhyhyr met with a delegation of the European Parliament's Renew Europe political group led by its president Valerie Ayet. This was reported by UNN with reference to the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
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At the meeting with European partners , Dzhyhyr emphasized that maximum transparency and accountability to society and international partners is one of the most important obligations of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry team.
According to him, this promotes mutual understanding and support for Ukraine's defense initiatives, and strengthens partnership with the EU.
The parties also discussed the urgent needs of the Defense Forces, accelerating the supply of necessary weapons and equipment, given the current situation at the front and the increased intensity of enemy attacks on civilian and critical infrastructure.
Air defense systems, long-range missiles, artillery, and ammunition remain among the priority needs. This is a crucial thing. And in this matter, of course, we also need your support
The Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine also informed the European partners about important reforms currently underway in the ministry, including the reform of the financial control and audit system of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Addendum
In addition, on behalf of the Minister of Defense, Yuriy Dzhyhyr thanked the European Parliament for its solidarity and assistance to Ukraine in its efforts to join the EU and NATO.
In particular, he expressed his gratitude for the resolution adopted by the European Parliament in February 2024 on the need for the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine after two years of full-scale war and an increase in military assistance to our country to finally stop russian armed aggression.
For their part, the parliamentarians noted the heroism of the Ukrainian people and expressed their readiness to continue to help Ukraine in its struggle for independence.
Recall
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi met with a NATO delegation led by Admiral Rob Bauer, discussed the situation on the battlefield and Ukraine's key needs for ammunition and air defense, and thanked NATO for its support of Ukraine.