Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov today regarding developments on the ground and the impact of Russia’s continued aerial attacks against civilian critical infrastructure. Secretary Austin and Minister Umerov discussed Ukraine’s most pressing capability requirements and reaffirmed the urgent need for the National Security Supplemental.
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov
April 5, 2024
Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh provided the following readout:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov today regarding developments on the ground and the impact of Russia’s continued aerial attacks against civilian critical infrastructure. Secretary Austin and Minister Umerov discussed Ukraine’s most pressing capability requirements and reaffirmed the urgent need for the National Security Supplemental.