Statement From Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh on Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s Visit to Ukraine
Washington, D.C. – Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to Kyiv, Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other senior Ukrainian officials to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
During their meeting, Secretary Austin and President Zelenskyy discussed the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine and the urgent need for continued international support to help Ukraine defend itself. Secretary Austin expressed his admiration for the resilience and determination of the Ukrainian people and praised the Ukrainian Armed Forces for their heroic defense of their homeland.
Secretary Austin also announced a new security assistance package for Ukraine valued at approximately $675 million. This package includes additional ammunition for High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS), 105mm artillery rounds, and mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs).
In addition to meeting with President Zelenskyy, Secretary Austin also met with Ukrainian Minister of Defense Oleksii Reznikov and other senior Ukrainian military officials. They discussed the operational situation on the ground, the capabilities that Ukraine needs to continue to defend itself, and the ongoing efforts to strengthen the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
Secretary Austin’s visit to Ukraine underscores the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The United States will continue to provide Ukraine with the security assistance it needs to defend itself and to hold Russia accountable for its aggression.
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