The US Secretary of Defense stated that Russia's war against Ukraine is a challenge to free people around the world

According to the Pentagon chief, the rates of the Russian invasion go beyond Ukraine and Europe.

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin believes that the rates Russia's wars against Ukraine go beyond our state and even Europe. He stated this at a meeting of more than 40 countries at the Ramstein military base in Germany, where they discussed assistance in strengthening Ukraine's defense, the Glavkom reports.

“Russia is waging a war of its choice to indulge the ambitions of one man. Ukraine is waging war out of necessity to protect its democracy, its sovereignty and its citizens. But the stakes go beyond Ukraine and even beyond Europe. Russia's invasion is baseless, reckless and illegal. This is a violation of the international order based on rules, “Austin said.

According to him, Russia's war against Ukraine is” a challenge to free people around the world. “

The Pentagon chief said that states can provide even more military assistance to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.

“I would like this whole group to go today with a common, transparent understanding of Ukraine's security requirements for the near future, so we are going to continue to move towards heaven and earth to meet them. And we can do more through our defense industry bases to continue to help Ukraine defend itself even more effectively, “he said. He added that the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian military is captivating the world.

“Ukraine has done an excellent job of defending its sovereignty against unprovoked Russian invasion. And the valor and skill of Ukraine will go down in military history. You know that the battle for Iwo Jima lasted 36 days. The battle for the Arc lasted 40 days. And Ukraine has been repelling attacks by Russian troops for 62 days. Your resistance inspired the free world. “NATO's determination and glory to Ukraine are even greater,” Austin said. from the Russian Federation.

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Based on materials: ZN.ua

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