Defense

The Pentagon engages Ukraine’s military

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had his first conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Defense Minister Ihor Tenyukh. Pentagon spokesman Rear Admiral John Kir...

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March 10, 2014 5:27 pm

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Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel had his first conversation with his Ukrainian counterpart, Defense Minister Ihor Tenyukh. Pentagon spokesman Rear Admiral John Kirby says Hagel reaffirmed U.S. support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.. He said the goal was to keep dialogue between to two militaries as strong as possible well into the future.