Umerov stated that Hegset participated in the Ramstein meeting
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Rustem Umerov stated that the participation of the US Secretary of Defense in the "Ramstein" meeting confirms support for Ukraine. Hegset joined the meeting online, despite previous reports of the absence of a US representative.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset participated in the "Ramstein" meeting, which means that the United States continues to provide security assistance and stands with Ukraine. This was stated by Defense Minister Rustem Umerov following the results of the "Ramstein" meeting, reports UNN.
Our colleague from the United States participated in the UDCG, which means that they continue to provide security assistance and stand by us
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