The US supports strengthening the defense potential of the Ukrainian army.

The United States remains committed to continuing to support the strengthening of the capabilities of the Ukrainian armed forces, Pentagon spokeswoman Courtney Hillson said.

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US Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Wark met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavel Klimkin at the Pentagon and discussed US support to strengthen Ukraine's military potential.

"Mr. Wark emphasized that the United States still wants to seriously support the independence and territorial integrity of Ukraine, as well as strengthen the potential of the Ukrainian armed forces. In addition, he called on Ukraine to be loyal to reform measures that promise to bring effective development for defense enterprises," according to the statement of the Pentagon representative.

According to Sputnik