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Zelenskyy meets with U.S. Defense Secretary and army's head

Zelenskyy meets with U.S. Defense Secretary and army's head President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Photo: Vitalii Nosach- RBC-Ukraine)
Author: Daria Shekina

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with the head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Brown, during his visit to the United States, according to the Ukraine President's Telegram page.

"The visit to the US began with a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles Brown, at the National Defense University," states the announcement.

According to the President, they discussed global security challenges, developments on the frontlines, and further Ukrainian-American cooperation in defense.

"I am grateful to the USA for fulfilling our agreements, especially in strengthening air defense, and to Secretary Austin and General Brown for their personal leadership," adds the President.

Zelenskyy in the U.S.

Yesterday, it became known that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy would travel to the United States. There, he will meet with US President Joe Biden.

Today, it has been reported that Zelenskyy will also hold a meeting with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva.

For more details about his trip, check RBC-Ukraine's material.