U.S., UK Defense Ministers discuss support for Ukraine

11.10.2024 20:45

Ukrinform

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin held a phone conversation with his UK counterpart, Secretary of State for Defence John Healey, where they discussed the situation in Ukraine, the Middle East conflict, and other pressing issues.

This was reported by the Pentagon, according to Ukrinform.

"Both Secretaries reaffirmed their resolve to support Ukraine against Russia's unjustified and unprovoked war," stated the U.S. Department of Defense.

The ministers also agreed on the importance of deterring Iran and its allied groups from further escalating the conflict in the Middle East.

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