During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Austin said that Washington would provide Ukraine with additional ammunition, armored vehicles and anti-tank weapons.
According to the Reuters agency, no new agreement is expected from Austin’s talks in Kyiv on Monday regarding the restrictions that Washington has imposed on Kyiv for the use of American weapons in the Russian rear.
The head of the Pentagon in Kyiv talks about supporting Ukrainian defense against Russian aggression at a time when the Ukrainian army is unable to stop the slow Russian advance in the east of the country. Due to the presidential elections in the USA, there is uncertainty regarding further military support from Washington.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomes US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin before their meeting in Kyiv, October 21, 2024.
