Ukrainian Defense Minister Andriy Taran discussed with the head of the Pentagon Lloyd Austin the aggravation of the situation in Donbass.

This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Defense.

" For the second time in the last month and a half, the ministers discussed the directions of strengthening cooperation between Ukraine and the United States in the field of security and defense, "

Austin expressed concern about the latest actions of Russia, and also assured that in the event of an escalation of Russian aggression, the United States will not leave Ukraine alone and will not allow the implementation of the aggressive aspirations of the Kremlin..

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