US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin described Thursday's NATO-Ukraine Council meeting, where Ukraine was represented by Defence Minister Rustem Umierov, as "productive."
Source: Austin on Twitter (X), as reported by European Pravda
Details: Austin observed that the NATO-Ukraine Council discussion with Umierov was "productive."
Quote: "We remain committed to supporting Ukraine’s defence and providing the assistance they need to prevail against Russian aggression. We’re standing strong with Ukraine today and for the long haul," said the head of the Pentagon, without disclosing other details.
The NATO-Ukraine Council held a productive meeting yesterday with @rustem_umerov. We remain committed to supporting Ukraine’s defense and providing the assistance they need to prevail against Russian aggression. We’re standing strong with Ukraine today and for the long haul. pic.twitter.com/SWPh9aMaXI
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) October 18, 2024
According to Rustem Umierov, no allies voiced their opposition during the discussion of admitting Ukraine to NATO.
He also stated that six F-16 fighter jets given by Norway would arrive in Ukraine "shortly" following a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart as part of the NATO-Ukraine Council.
During a discussion with the German Chancellor in Berlin, US President Joe Biden stressed that Russia's victory in the war will cost the West more than simply supporting Ukraine.
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