Ukraine held talks with US representatives. We talked about the situation at the front, the necessary assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The conversation took place via video link on March 17. The White House said that the Ukrainian side spoke about the situation on the battlefield.

What is known about the negotiations between Ukraine and the United States

Representatives of Ukraine informed the allies in detail about the current situation at the front, the fighting in the most difficult areas, as well as the urgent needs of the Ukrainian army, the Office of the President reported.

According to them, the head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Valery Zaluzhny, Defense Minister Alexei Reznikov and others took part in the conversation. On the US side, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley.

In addition, Vladimir Zelensky joined at the end of the conversation. The President of Ukraine told what he thinks about the liberation of our lands from Russian invaders .

Ukrainian officials provided updates on the fighting and expressed gratitude for continued US security assistance, the White House said.

Politicians also discussed the further provision of necessary assistance to our country. In particular, equipment, weapons and ammunition.

In this context, the United States has stated that it constantly supports Ukraine, its sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Ukraine needs F-16s

• Ukraine has repeatedly asked partners for F-16 fighters. In February 2023, Joe Biden said that Vladimir Zelensky does not need F-16s now. According to the American leader, the decision is not relevant.
• Yury Ignat, a representative of the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, recently told Channel 24 in a long interview that we also need F-16s in order to effectively shoot down cruise missiles and Shahids. After all, MiGs and Su cannot do this effectively.
• That is, the speaker clarified that we need the F-16s primarily to protect against Russian terrorist missile attacks on our cities and critical infrastructure. After all, they will become a significant component of the overall air defense. About the characteristics of the F-16 – read here.