Acting Press Secretary Todd Breasseale provided the following readout:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with France’s Minister of the Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. They reinforced the importance of supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces, who have shown immense courage and skill over the course of Russia’s unjust war against the Ukrainian people. Secretary Austin thanked France for its role in supporting Ukraine and pledged to maintain close communications with Minister Lecornu as events continue to evolve.