Umerov briefs Pentagon chief on latest events on battlefield

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Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov discussed Ukraine's critical defense needs and further strengthening of Ukrainian defense capabilities in a telephone conversation with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

"Held a productive weekly call with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. I provided Secretary with an update on the latest battlefield developments. We discussed Ukraine’s critical defense needs and explored ways to further strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities," Umerov wrote on X.