Ukraine's Defence Minister Met with His American Counterpart Austin before Ramstein
Defence Minister of Ukraine Oleksii Reznikov met with Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin in Brussels, where the Ramstein meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
"Before kicking off our agenda, I was very pleased to meet with my good friend and Ukrainian 🇺🇦 counterpart, Minister Oleksii Reznikov. This contact group – a gathering of nearly 50 nations – is continued proof the world is united behind you," Lloyd Austin wrote on Twitter.
Before kicking off our agenda, I was very pleased to meet with my good friend and Ukrainian 🇺🇦 counterpart, Minister @oleksiireznikov. This contact group – a gathering of nearly 50 nations – is continued proof the world is united behind you. pic.twitter.com/arnGQ0mHft
— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) October 12, 2022
In addition to Ramstein, a meeting of NATO defence ministers will also be held in Brussels. According to Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, strengthening Ukraine's air defence will be the top priority of the meeting.