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Pentagon chief: Ukrainian forces have changed the dynamics of the war

12 October 2022 16:58 (UTC +04:00)

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Wednesday pledged indefinite support to Kyiv through "all seasons" as he kicked off the sixth meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group in Belgium, APA reports citing Fox News.

"Ukrainian forces have changed the dynamics of this war," he told world leaders united under the coalition. "These victories belong to the Ukrainian soldiers. But the Contact Groups' security assistance, training, and sustainment efforts have been vital.

"Our resolve to support Ukraine's defenders extends through all seasons," he added.

Austin said the group, which includes participants from more than 50 nations, NATO, and the European Union, would continue to support Ukraine in the short and long term, noting its support for Ukraine "doesn't hinge on the outcome of any particular battle."

The defense secretary championed Ukraine’s recent advances along the front lines and claimed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s increased attacks on non-military targets shows he is "lashing out."