Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin called on his contact group for military aid to Ukraine to provide air defense systems to Kiev before next winter. His words are quoted RIA News.
“As Ukraine faces another winter of war, I call on this group to provide Ukraine with air defense capabilities to protect its people,” Austin said.
Before that Austin promise Military aid to Ukraine in the long term. The Pentagon chief arrived in Ukraine’s capital on November 20 to deliver an important message, as he said: The United States supports Ukraine and will continue to do so in the long term.
During his visit to Kyiv, Austin also announcedHe said the United States would provide Ukraine with another tranche of military aid worth $100 million.
US Secretary of Defense stated On the need to maintain direct contacts with his Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu.
November 12, Austin spent Telephone conversations with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. During the meeting, the heads of military departments exchanged views on the latest events in the war zone.
Previously, the United States secretly delivery Ukraine has one of the most powerful armored vehicles for mine clearance.