No war fatigue in U.S.: Main statements of Pentagon Chief in Ukraine
Ukraine's Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin (photo: t.me/ministry_of_defense_ua)
The visit of U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin to Kyiv on November 20 negates Russia's attempts to impose the idea of "U.S. fatigue with Ukraine." In addition, it was fruitful in two other ways, states Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov on Telegram.
"I am convinced that Secretary Austin's productive visit negates any attempts by our enemies to impose the idea of 'U.S. fatigue with Ukraine'. On the contrary, this and future visits and meetings with our allies and partners from around the world only emphasize the power and importance of military diplomacy," he wrote.
In addition, according to the Ministry of Defense, the parties discussed Ukraine's plans to counter Russian aggression, current and future needs on the battlefield for their implementation, and ways to further assist the United States and its allies.
"We had a fruitful conversation about Ukraine's current and future needs on the battlefield and how the United States and its allies can help meet them," Umerov noted.
Another important topic was NATO.
"Ukraine has chosen its path: to become a member of the Alliance. Therefore, NATOization is one of the main priorities of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine," the minister added.
Austin's visit to Kyiv
On November 20, Pentagon Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Ukraine for a visit. According to the Pentagon's press service, Austin was to hold high-level talks with the Ukrainian leadership during his visit to Kyiv. The parties will discuss the partnership between the two countries and military assistance to the Ukrainian Armed Forces. On the day of Austin's visit to Kyiv, the United States announced a new military aid package for Ukraine. It will include ammunition and military equipment worth more than $100 million.
