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Pentagon Chief reaffirms US support for Ukraine

Thursday, 24 August 2017 7:58 PM [ Last Update: Thursday, 24 August 2017 7:59 PM ]

Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko (R) speaks with US Secretary of Defense James Mattis during a meeting in Kiev, Ukraine August 24, 2017. © Reuters

Lena Savchuk
Press TV, Kiev

Ukraine has marked the 26th anniversary of its independence with a military parade in Kiev. The event was attended by ministers of defense from nine countries, including Pentagon Chief James Mattis. Speaking after the parade, Mattis reiterated Washington’s commitment to strengthen the Ukrainian military.

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