In the near future, Ukraine will receive assistance to strengthen the country's defense in the total amount $ 100 million., Interfax-Ukraine statement by Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak.
According to the minister, Pentagon chief James Mattis after the adoption of the Law of Ukraine on National Security and analysis of ongoing reforms in the Armed Forces of Ukraine has promised in the near future to provide the Ukrainian military assistance in the form of "arms, machinery and equipment "in the amount of 100 millions of dollars.
He also told, that at the NATO summit raised the topic change the format of interaction with Ukraine - "from an advisory to a particular aid".
for example, in October, will visit Kiev Minister of Defense of Britain, which is on the ground will determine, what help is needed the Ukrainian army in the first place, said Poltorak. He also said, that recently signed with the head of the Canadian military establishment several contracts to supply arms to Ukraine.
Recall, NATO summit was held in Brussels 11-12 July. It was also attended by Poroshenko. Internet users noticed, Ukrainian theme that ceased to interest the press - a joint briefing Poroshenko and NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg was before almost empty hall. Nevertheless, This fact did not prevent the President of Ukraine to declare, that the Ukrainian issue is still at the center of attention of the United States and other NATO member countries.
