The Minister of Defenсe of Ukraine Rustem Umerov held the first telephone conversation with the US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin

The Ukrainian Minister informed his American counterpart about the latest events at the front.

The parties discussed the matters of aid from the USA in the security and defense sector and priority needs of Ukraine.

They focused on the upcoming meeting in the Ramstein format.

Lloyd Austin assured the unwavering support of the United States for Ukraine.

Rustem Umerov thanked the USA for the contribution to Ukraine's victory. The Minister of Defense of Ukraine also expressed condolences on the 22nd anniversary of September 11. Ukrainians honor the memory of all the innocent victims of this tragedy. There is no room for terrorism in our world.

Rustem Umerov and Lloyd Austin agreed to continue maintaining close contact.