Austin opened "Ramstein" meeting: Ukraine will receive all necessary weapons
On 18 July, the 14th meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defense started. Pentagon Secretary Austin stressed that the US and its allies would make every effort to ensure that Ukraine received everything it needed to withstand the war with Russia.
This was stated by Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin at the opening of the 14th meeting in the Ramstein format, Censor.NET reports.
The meeting is held in a virtual format.
The US Secretary of Defence also noted that the Ukrainian Armed Forces had seized the initiative on the battlefield against the Russian army.
He stressed that the participants of the Ramstein meeting will continue to make efforts to provide Ukraine with the necessary support.
"We will continue to provide training, equipment and support to the Ukrainian Armed Forces to build a capable and professional Ukrainian military that can defend itself now and deter aggression in the future," Austin said.
According to him, the Contact Group has never shied away from the challenges it faces.
"This is an extremely important moment in the history of this war and this century. The United States will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes, and so will this Contact Group," Austin said.
He recalled that earlier this month, the United States announced an $800 million aid package to Ukraine, which included air defence systems, artillery shells, missiles and other weapons important for a counter-offensive. In addition, he said, Norway, Germany, France, and Australia have announced their contributions.
The Pentagon chief noted that now is an important moment in the history of the war in which Ukraine is fighting.
