As a result of the meeting, they intend to announce the allocation of a new package of military assistance to Ukraine.
Brussels is hosting the third meeting of Ukraine’s defense contact group, the so-called Ramstein. Aleksey Reznikov also participates in the meeting of NATO defense ministers on Wednesday, June 15.
“Russia is using long -range weapons in an attempt to override Ukrainian positions and Russia continues to indiscriminately bomb Ukraine’s sovereign territory and recklessly endanger Ukrainian civilians, so we must increase our common commitment in Ukraine’s self -defense, and we must make greater efforts to ensure Ukraine’s defense of themselves, their citizens and their territory, “US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said at the opening of the meeting.
Overall, the meeting was attended by heads of defense departments from more than 45 countries, including Ecuador, Moldova and Georgia.
“The stakes are too high. Ukraine is in a decisive moment on the battlefield. And we see what President Zelensky warned us. After failing to capture Kyiv and re -evaluate its combat objectives, Russia moved its focus is on the Donbass. And we cannot underestimate the challenge, in dealing with Ukraine, “Austin said.
He thanked everyone for the help provided to Ukraine, “but we can not afford to give up and slow down.”
The Pentagon leader recalled that Ukraine needs long -term weapons, armor and coastal defense.
“To help Ukraine defend itself, the United States has provided howitzers, Javelins, massive amounts of ammunition, UAVs, Mi-17 helicopters, counter-artillery radars, tactical vehicles and electronic defenses, “aniya.
Also, the United States, along with its partners, is training the Ukrainian military.
“And we are committed to doing more. We are providing Himars with multiple launch rocket systems to Ukraine’s defenders, and this will significantly increase Ukraine’s capabilities, especially with the provision of additional NATO-standard missile systems from the UK and our other allies, ”Austin stressed.
Prior to the meeting, the NATO Secretary -General said that the defense ministers of the alliance countries now aim to announce the allocation of a new package of military assistance to Ukraine, which will include heavy weapons and long -range artillery.
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