Partner countries will continue to support Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. Allies promise to help the Ukrainians counteroffensive in the spring.
This was announced by Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin during a meeting in the Rammstein format.
"All countries from around the world continue to increase their efforts and consider new solutions (regarding military support to Ukraine — ed.). Together, this Contact Group clearly states that we will support Ukraine in its struggle. We will help Ukraine transition to the counter-NAS in the spring," Austin said.
Statements by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at Ramstein:
Leopard tanks will be supplied to Ukraine by 8 countries: Germany, Poland, Canada, Portugal, Spain, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands, reported the head of the US Ministry of Defense, Lloyd Austin.
Austin also said that the USA, Poland and the Czech Republic will supply tanks in addition to those already sent.
In addition, the USA, Germany and the Netherlands will supply Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, while France and Italy will supply SAMP/T air defense systems.
He assured that the partner countries will do everything necessary to ensure that Ukraine receives all the aid it was promised.
