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President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky stated he met with US Protection Minister Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of the discussion board in Singapore. Zelensky is attempting to rally help for Kyiv amid Russian assaults.
Reported by the AFP information company, Sunday (6/2/2024), Zelensky met with Austin on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Singapore, a serious safety discussion board attended by protection officers from world wide.
The assembly got here after Washington determined to carry some restrictions on the usage of US-supplied weapons to assault Russian territory, which Zelensky described as a ‘step ahead’.
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Requested concerning the assembly with journalists, Zelensky stated it was “excellent”. In the meantime, Austin didn’t remark.
A US official touring with Austin advised AFP that the 2 officers will meet to “talk about the present scenario of the battle in Ukraine and to emphasise the US dedication to make sure that the Ukraine must defend itself from Russia’s continued aggression”.
Zelensky known as for extra navy assist to the Ukrainian military, which has succumbed to relentless assaults from Russia.
Zelensky and Austin final met face-to-face in December in Washington, the place Zelensky appealed for US help earlier than operating out.
The US Congress in April accepted a $61 billion monetary assist bundle for Ukraine after months of political battle, releasing up much-needed arms provides for the nation’s beleaguered troops.
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2024-06-02 06:29:03
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