Hot war: 20 countries announce new military support for Ukraine
The West has funded a lot of weapons for Ukraine in this war. Photo DW
“About 20 countries have announced new security assistance packages. Many countries are funding much-needed artillery shells and tanks and other armored vehicles,” Austin said at a press conference on Thursday. May 23 after the meeting of the Defense Contact Group of Ukraine.
He said that other countries have made new commitments to train the Ukrainian army.
Mr. Austin also thanked the Czech Republic for its substantial support, including the recent delivery of combat helicopters, tanks and missile systems.
In addition, the Chief of Staff of the Pentagon announced Denmark’s decision to send Ukraine a Harpoon anti-ship missile launcher and ammunition.
In addition, the Pentagon representative also welcomed the contribution of Italy, Greece, Norway and Poland to the supply of artillery to Ukraine. Mr. Austin also noted the UK’s role in coordinating the transfer of military aid to Ukraine.
The Pentagon chief of staff announced that the third meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group will be held on June 15 on the sidelines of a meeting of NATO defense ministers in Brussels.
The group’s first meeting took place in April at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
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