KYIV. UkraineGate . 21 . October . 2022 | Political News .
Pentagon Chief Lloyd J. Kelly Austin had two phone conversations – with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov. According to the Pentagon, the talks were about the war in Ukraine .
Conversation with shoigu
There isn’t much information about talking to Austin from the puck. The Pentagon notes that “Austin stressed the importance of maintaining lines of communication in the context of the ongoing war against Ukraine.”
Conversation with Reznikov
At the same time, more is known about the conversation with the head of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine – the United States once again emphasized support and agreed to maintain close contact.
“Lloyd J. Kelly Austin spoke with Ukrainian Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov to reaffirm the United States’ unwavering commitment to supporting Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russian aggression.
Austin also stressed the continued support of the international community in building Ukraine’s strong strength and preserving Ukraine’s ability to defend itself in the future, as evidenced by the commitments to security assistance made by allies and partners at the last meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine’s Defense on October 12,” the statement said.
According to the Pentagon, “both leaders have pledged to maintain close contact.”
Source: Ukrgate
