Reznikov, Austin discuss preparations for Ramstein-5

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has discussed in a phone call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin planning for the “Ramstein-5” meeting.

That’s according to Pentagon Press Secretary Todd Breasseale, Ukrinform reports.

“Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Oleksii Reznikov to discuss Ukraine’s immediate and long-term security assistance needs,” reads the readout of the call.

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Minister Reznikov provided an update on the dynamics on the battlefield in Ukraine, according to the DoD spox.

“The leaders also discussed planning for the next meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group,” the report reads.

The two defense chiefs also committed to remain in close contact.