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Umerov discusses situation at the front and needs of the Armed Forces with U.S. Congressmen
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Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with a delegation from the U.S. Congress. The parties discussed the situation at the front, the needs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the use of long-range weapons against targets in Russia.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with US congressmen. They discussed the situation at the front, in particular in the territories adjacent to Sumy region, the needs of the Armed Forces and the use of long-range weapons against targets in Russia, UNN reports .
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During a meeting in Kyiv with a delegation of the US House of Representatives during their visit to Ukraine, a Ukrainian official said that he had informed his American partners "about the current situation at the front, in particular in the territories adjacent to Sumy region.
Our goals there are to clear the border from Russian military threats and make it impossible for enemy shelling and attacks on our cities and villages,
In addition, during a meeting with Congressmen Robert Wittman (Republican Party) and David Trowa (Democratic Party), Umerov expressed gratitude "for the comprehensive bipartisan support of the United States.
The Ukrainian Defense Minister added that the parties also discussed important needs of the Armed Forces.
He emphasized the need to obtain prompt permission from our allies to fully use long-range weapons against targets in Russia. This is a matter of protecting our peaceful cities and villages,
He added that during the talks, the parties separately discussed preparations for the next meeting in the Ramstein format and how to "make it as effective as possible.
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