Ukraine submits list of “military needs” to US, including air defense requirements

Ukrainian Defense Minister Yevhenii Khmara met with US Senators Thom Tillis, John Curtis, and Alan Armstrong, and handed over to his American partners a list of “military needs” to counter Russian aggression.

The Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced this through a statement first reported by the Ukrinform agency.

As further noted, the parties discussed the situation on the battlefield, the main threats from Russia, Ukraine's needs for air defense, and support for the Ukrainian Defense Forces.

Khmara thanked the United States for its extremely important support to Ukraine, including assistance in supplying critical weapons through the PURL (Priority Ukraine Request List) and JUMPSTART mechanisms.

U.S. support helps save the lives of Ukrainians and strengthen Ukrainian forces, Khmara said.

The Minister of Defense briefed the senators in detail on the situation on the battlefield and the threats from Russia.

"The enemy is intensifying attacks on civilian objects, increasing the production of ballistic missiles and jet-powered drones, and attacking ships supporting Ukraine's grain exports," the ministry was quoted as saying.

Khmara stressed that "Russia can only be stopped by force. To achieve this, it is important to continue support for the Defense Forces and provide Ukraine with the means to protect its people and destroy Russia's military potential."

The Ukrainian side submitted a specific list of needs to counter Russian aggression, including those in the field of air defense, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry announced.

The meeting also addressed how Ukraine's experience can strengthen the United States and other allies.

The Ukrainian side presented areas and projects that could help partners be prepared for modern threats.

Finally, it is stated that the Ministry thanked the United States for supporting Ukraine on its path towards a just and lasting peace.