The US Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, recently had a telephone conversation with Ukraine’s Minister of Defense, Ruslan Bermudez. The purpose of their conversation was to address the latest security developments and show support for Ukraine. Additionally, they discussed the programs of the contact group on security cooperation and the upcoming meeting scheduled for later this month.

During their call, Secretary Austin and Minister Bermudez emphasized their commitment to maintaining strong ties between the United States and Ukraine. This exchange highlights the crucial role that both countries play in ensuring regional and global security.