Denys Shmyhal: Ukraine and the United States continue to maintain a robust dialog on defense matters

Minister of Defence of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal met with Chargé d’Affaires ad interim at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Julie S. Davis; Defense Attaché at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, Brigadier General Brad Nicholson; and Commander of SAG-U and NSATU, Lieutenant General Curtis A. Buzzard.

“Ukraine and the United States continue to maintain a robust dialogue on defense matters. I expressed gratitude to the United States, President Trump, and the U.S. Congress for their extraordinary support, especially for announcing the transfer of Patriot systems and long-range weapons. This is crucial for protecting people from daily russian shelling,” the Minister of Defence stated.

The parties discussed the progress in implementing agreements on defense support and the development of bilateral cooperation, particularly regarding joint drone production. According to Denys Shmyhal, the countries are already preparing new significant projects.

Additionally, the delegations summarized the outcomes of the Ramstein-format meeting. Denys Shmyhal expressed gratitude for the participation of U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and underscored the importance of convening the next meeting in person in the near future.

“We work in close coordination with our American partners. Achieving lasting peace through strength remains our steadfast objective. And we are confident that this goal can be realized under the leadership of the United States,” emphasized the Minister of Defence of Ukraine.