The incident highlighted vulnerabilities in Russia’s air-defense systems at critically important facilities and simultaneously showcased the capabilities of Ukrainian unmanned…
Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal met in Kyiv with a bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation led by representatives Michael Turner and Eugene Vindman.
The Minister of Defense of Ukraine reported this on social media.
“At the center of the conversation was support for Ukraine. I thanked the United States for its consistent assistance on the path toward a lasting and just peace. I emphasized the significant contributions of the U.S. government that save Ukrainian lives, in particular the transfer of Patriot systems,” — Denys Shmyhal stated.
The parties discussed how the United States could contribute to strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including through the PURL mechanism.
Separately, the Minister stressed the importance of maintaining sanctions pressure on Russia and using frozen Russian assets to finance support for Ukraine.
“We also touched upon preparations for the signing by the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States of an agreement concerning the production and sale of drones (Drone deal). I am grateful to the United States for its solidarity and unwavering support,” — the statement by the Minister of Defense of Ukraine reads.
