Attributed to Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone today with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov to discuss Russia's brutal air attacks on Ukraine and the latest situation on the ground. Secretary Austin reiterated that the commitment of the United States and our coalition of some 50 Allies and partners to supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression will remain steadfast.
The two leaders pledged to remain in close contact.