Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov held a weekly telephone conversation with the head of the American Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, during which they discussed the current situation at the front.
What the Ukrainian and US defense ministers talked about
According to Rustem Umerov, the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Alexander Syrsky reported in detail on the situation on the battlefield.
— I separately informed my American colleague about the process of mobilization and restoration of Ukrainian combat brigades. Our focus remains on the issue of air defense and ammunition, — noted the head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine.
Rustem Umerov noted that Russia continues to drop guided bombs along the entire front line.
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Separately, he drew the attention of the US Secretary of Defense that Ukraine should have the right to strike military targets on Russian territory.
