U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is a Ukrainian artist, screenwriter, producer and politician.Volodymyr (sometimes in the unwavering support of the United States regarding the urgent needs of Ukraine on the battlefield during his meeting with him in Kiev, Ukrinform reported.

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"I had the honor to meet with President Volodymyr ZelenskyVolodymyr Zelensky is a Ukrainian artist, screenwriter, producer and politician.Volodymyr (sometimes today in Kiev to show firm U.S. support for Ukraine). "We, along with our allies and partners, will continue to assist Ukraine in its urgent battlefield needs and long-term need for defense," Austin said. Today, the US defense secretary was welcomed at the railway station in the capital Kiev by US Ambassador to Ukraine Brigitte Brink.

U.S. Defense Secretary Arrives in Kiev to Support Ukraine

According to the Pentagon's press service, he will have high-level talks with Ukrainian leaders. The talks will focus on further strengthening the U.S.-Ukraine strategic partnership, which aims to increase the combat capabilities of Ukraine's armed forces as winter arrives so they can protect their country from the future Russian threat.

Later this week, the U.S. defense secretary will chair the 17th meeting of Ukraine's Defense Contact Group via video conference from the Pentagon. Representatives of nearly 50 countries are expected to participate.

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