U.S. secretary of defense has ‘productive’ call with Ukrainian defense minister

"I had a productive call with Ukrainian Defense Minister Zahorodnyuk. I am optimistic about his vision for MoD and commitment to defense and anti-corruption reforms. I expressed unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity," Mark Esper wrote on Twitter.

Had a productive call with Ukrainian Defense Minister Zahorodnyuk. I am optimistic about his vision for MoD and commitment to defense and anti-corruption reforms. I expressed unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

— Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper (@EsperDoD) 18 сентября 2019 г.

As Ukrinform reported, in July 2019, President Donald Trump’s nominee Mark Esper officially headed the U.S. Department of Defense. In late August, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine appointed Andriy Zahorodniuk to the post of defense minister.

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