The Pentagon said US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin called his Ukrainian counterpart, Alexei Reznikov, to discuss with him the largest military aid package to Kiev, worth over $3 billion, and new possibilities for support in this area. It has been reported DEA News.
As part of the meeting, it was noted that the head of the Pentagon told Reznikov that the United States is ready to further encourage its allies to provide additional support to the Ukrainian side in the military field. This includes, among other things, the supply of air defense equipment, combat vehicles and other weapons. Austin stressed that Washington is ready to help Ukraine “for as long as it takes” to maintain its sovereignty.
The Pentagon stressed that the parties agreed to stay in close contact.
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper expression The view that Republicans and Democrats will continue to support military aid to Ukraine, despite being divided over issues with the selection of speakers in the House of Representatives.
February 24 Russian President Vladimir Putin declarationThe one who, in response to a request for help from the heads of the LPR and DPR, decided to conduct a military special operation to protect Donbass.
The decision to run the operation became the justification for new sanctions against Russia by the United States and its allies.
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