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Zelensky discusses Ukraine defence needs with Pentagon chief Austin

During his attendance at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had a conversation with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin regarding Kyiv's defense requirements.

Reuters WORLD
Published June 02,2024
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday he had discussed Kyiv's defence needs with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

"We discussed what's key: the defence needs of our country, the strengthening of the Ukrainian air defence system, the F-16 coalition, and the preparation of a bilateral security agreement," Zelensky said on the Telegram messaging app.