Umerov discusses supply of air defense systems with new NATO Special Representative to Ukraine
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with the new head of the NATO Representation, Patrick Turner. The parties discussed the supply of air defense systems and the implementation of the agreements reached at the NATO Summit in Washington.
Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Head of the NATO Representation to Ukraine Patrick Turner discussed the issue of supplying Ukraine with air defense equipment. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense, UNN reports.
The parties discussed the implementation of the agreements reached at the NATO Summit in Washington, including the supply of air defense equipment, as well as the implementation of the JATEC and NSATU projects. I also familiarized the senior NATO representative with the key priorities of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. He emphasized that we are working in cooperation with other ministries as a single team, bringing our country closer to NATO membership,
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Turner noted the significant progress in reforming the Armed Forces of Ukraine, emphasizing that the Ukrainian army has undergone major changes that are evident.
He also informed his colleague about the participation of the DPRK military in the current escalation of aggression against Ukraine. He also proposed that the next meeting of the NATO-Ukraine Council at the level of defense ministers be held in Kyiv,
He emphasized that Ukraine continues its dialogue with NATO and is synchronizing joint plans for the end of 2024 and 2025.
