Ukraine's Defence Minister tells EU ambassadors what is needed for effective counteroffensive
During a meeting with a delegation from the EU Political and Security Committee, Ukraine's Defence Minister Oleksii Reznikov said that Ukraine needs heavy equipment and training for reserves for its counteroffensive against the Russian invaders.
Source: Ministry of Defence of Ukraine
Details: On 30 March, Oleksii Reznikov met with a delegation from the European Union’s Political and Security Committee headed by its chair, Delphine Pronk.
The minister informed Ukraine's European partners about the current state of affairs on the front line, in particular in the northern, eastern and southern areas.
There was a particular focus on the EU's assistance to Ukraine's Defence Forces and professional training for Ukrainian servicemen abroad.
Quote from Reznikov: "I am sincerely grateful to your countries for their systematic support and the work done. Thanks to the supply of Western weapons, the Armed Forces of Ukraine are making progress on the battlefield.
However, we are preparing for a counteroffensive operation, so Ukraine needs, first of all, heavy equipment and prepared reserves.
We are interested in training the Ukrainian military at all levels: from individual soldier training to collective exercises for brigade-level units.
I have seen for myself that Ukrainian defenders have high morale. I can say with confidence that our guys are ready to keep on fighting for Ukraine."
Details: Reznikov also noted that the Ministry of Defence and the Armed Forces of Ukraine are paying very close attention to the issue of the supply of weapons and their accounting.
He briefed the foreign guests on the LOGFAS logistics programme that has been introduced in the Ministry of Defence and is used by all NATO members. It enables the ministry to monitor the supply of weapons to Ukraine from its partner countries and the movement of material and technical assistance.
The defence minister also said he hoped NATO’s Vilnius summit would show that Ukraine is not only a reliable partner of the alliance, but also a country that has studied the Russian aggressor thoroughly and knows how to fight against it.
The ambassadors of all 27 EU member states were visiting Ukraine for the first time in the 400 days of full-scale war.
🇪🇺 standing strong with 🇺🇦. For the 1st time since Russia’s invasion and devastation 400 days ago, Ambassadors of all 27 🇪🇺 Member States were in Ukraine. We are here to help its fight for freedom. Ukraine confirms effect of the EU’s support #EUMAM #EPF @EUAM_Ukraine @eu_eeas pic.twitter.com/GeBI63M9pb
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