Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reiterated the United States’ unwavering support for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia during a phone call with Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, the Pentagon announced. The leaders discussed allied support and the outcomes of the recent NATO summit. Austin emphasized the U.S. commitment to standing by Ukraine and highlighted NATO’s strengthened defense posture. The call followed their earlier meeting at the Pentagon, where they discussed a new $2.3 billion military assistance package for Ukraine. Umerov updated Austin on the current situation in Ukraine, detailing the ongoing efforts of Ukrainian forces against Russian aggression.–News Desk