Together with allies and partners from around the world, the United States will ensure that they are providing the Ukrainian side with what Ukraine needs right now in order to defend against Russia’s assault. The relevant statement was made by U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.

“The U.S. is willing to provide everything and – and to help Ukraine be successful. The United States has partners from around the globe that are willing to help Ukraine in meaningful ways.

“We’ve seen – you know, we – we’ve contributed a substantial number of howitzers and a significant amount of 155 ammunition already, along with so many other things. But other nations have contributed 155 howitzers, as well.

The United States and other countries will continue to work to get as much as they can for Ukraine as fast as they can in order to help Ukrainians be successful. This week the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will be convened for the third time.

We’ll hear directly from Ukrainian leaders led by my good friend and counterpart, Oleksii Reznikov, and we’ll work to intensify our shared efforts to meet Ukraine’s priority requirements to defend itself if Russia renews its dangerous assault in the Donbas”, - said Lloyd Austin.