Zagorodnyuk and Pompeo discussed military aid to Ukraine
KIEV. 31 Jan. UNN. Defense Minister of Ukraine Andriy Zagorodnyuk discussed with U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo U.S. aid in the defense sphere, which will amount to $ 300 million in 2020. The parties also discussed security in Ukraine. It is reported by UNN with reference to the press service of the defense Ministry.
“Today, 31 January, in Kyiv, in the framework of the official visit of the American delegation to Ukraine took place the meeting of Minister of defense of Ukraine Andrei Zagorodnyy with the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. During the meeting the Ukrainian side, it was noted that the United States is a strategic partner and a reliable friend of Ukraine, who supported her from the beginning of the Russian military aggression”, – stated in the message.
Zagorodnyuk thanked for the comprehensive assistance that this country provides in the reform of the defense Ministry of Ukraine and the acquisition of APU operational capabilities.
“Zagorodnyuk noted the importance of assistance to Ukraine from the United States in the defense sphere, which this year will amount to $ 300 million. Also during the meeting, the participants discussed the current security situation in the region. The Ukrainian side informed American colleagues about the operation of joint forces in the East of Ukraine”, – stated in the message.
During a call also evaluated the destabilizing actions of the Russian Federation in the Azov-black sea region and the further militarization of the Crimean Peninsula by the aggressor.
“Despite challenges and threats, the Armed Forces of Ukraine continued systemic changes and reforms with the aim of achieving them conformity military criteria for membership in the Alliance,” said zagorodniuk.
In addition, Zagorodnyuk Pompeo informed about the current status and immediate prospects of holding in Ukraine’s defense reform, transformation of the military Department and key trends in this area.
We will remind, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky after talks with U.S. Secretary of state Mike Pompeo noted that the scope of assistance programs the United States to Ukraine for 2020 is nearly $ 700 million.