Kiev. February 23. INTERFAX-UKRAINE - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba and Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin discussed strengthening Ukraine's defense capability.
"The head of the American Defense Department expressed unwavering support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, assured of the readiness of the United States to further increase military-technical cooperation with Ukraine," the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reports.
In response, Kuleba expressed gratitude to the United States for supporting Ukraine and strengthening the armed forces.