A US-led meeting of relevant countries over military support for Ukraine, which continues to be invaded by Russia, was held in Germany, and US Secretary of Defense Austin emphasized that countries confirmed that they would step up their support.
Participants from more than 40 countries, including NATO members, participated in the meeting held at the US military base in western Germany on the 26th, including online.
After the meeting, U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin welcomed the launch of new weapons one after another, including a press conference revealing that Germany would provide self-propelled anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine. "We have no time to waste," he said.
"I think all leaders today are more determined to support Ukraine in combating Russia's aggression and atrocities," he stressed, confirming that countries would step up their support through the meeting.
So far, military support to Ukraine from more than 30 countries such as the United States and European countries totals 5 billion dollars, amounting to more than 630 billion yen in Japanese yen, so we will continue to hold regular meetings and related countries. It means that we will coordinate military support.
In anticipation of a large-scale offensive and defensive battle in eastern Ukraine, the Western side has begun to provide weapons with high offensive power required by the Ukrainian side, such as the United States providing a howitzer that shoots a large amount of large caliber shells, but Russia The side is strongly opposed to this.
Explanation of the provision of drones by the Minister of Defense Kishi
Minister of Defense Kishi participated online in a meeting led by the United States on the 26th to discuss military assistance to Ukraine.
In response to the request from the Ukrainian government, Minister Kishi has provided bulletproof vests and helmets owned by the Self-Defense Forces, and newly provided protective masks and clothing for chemical weapons, as well as drones. I explained what I decided.
The Ministry of Defense and the Self-Defense Forces will continue to cooperate with the international community to provide maximum support for Ukraine.