Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov yesterday regarding battlefield dynamics, Ukraine's ongoing operations, and Ukrainian reconstitution and training efforts. Minister Umerov provided an update on the impact of Russia's continued attacks in Ukraine. Secretary Austin and Minister Umerov also discussed the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting to continue to support Ukraine's urgent military requirements.