US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed on Monday that his country will continue providing military aid to Ukraine.
"This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking with Ukrainian troops training in the U.S. who are returning home to Ukraine today," Austin tweeted.
"Their bravery and skill are amazing. I made clear the U.S. will continue to provide them with the assistance they need," he added.
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During phone talks with Ukrainian counterpart Alexei Reznikov, Austin reiterated U.S. support, including the recently announced $100m in security assistance.
They also discussed the needs of Ukraine’s military to defend its country and efforts to coordinate with Allies and partners.