US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Ukraine to discuss with the country’s leaders new measures of military assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces for winter combat operations. This was reported by the American press service. Ministry of Defense.
As stated in a press release from the Pentagon, Austin will discuss with Kiev issues of strategic partnership in the field of security and support to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
The US defense chief stated his country’s continued commitment to providing Ukraine with the security assistance it needs, and will also discuss the long-term vision for the future of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
According to the ministry’s press service, the negotiations will focus on further strengthening the partnership between the United States and Ukraine, including providing the Ukrainian armed forces with the combat capabilities they will need both next winter and in the future.
Pentagon according to The Wall Street Journal is running out money not only to arm Ukraine, but also to replenish its own reserves.
Formerly at the US Department of Defense denied To clarify how long the funds allocated to the Ukrainian authorities will last.