[Brussels, 15th Archyde.com]-US Defense Secretary Austin pointed out on the 15th that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is approaching an important phase, and said that the United States and its allies should continue to support Ukraine.
He said at a meeting with defense ministers from about 50 countries held in Brussels at the time of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Ministerial Meeting.
“We can’t let go or lose momentum. The risks are too high,” he said. “Ukraine faces a crucial phase in the war. Russia conquers Ukraine with long-range artillery. I’m trying. “
US President Joe Biden announced today a total of $ 1 billion in new weapons support for Ukraine, including anti-ship missile systems and rockets.
The German government has also provided a multiple launch rocket system, revealing that Ukrainian military training will begin within a few weeks.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said at the beginning of the meeting that allies would continue to supply Ukraine with heavy weapons and long-range systems and hope to agree on additional assistance to Ukraine at the NATO summit at the end of this month. rice field.
“It takes time to do this, and that’s why it’s important to have a meeting like this,” he stressed.