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The document stipulates that Ukraine will receive the capabilities necessary for success on the battlefield in the short term, and in the long term will contribute to economic recovery and strengthening of defense capabilities.

The members of the Ukrainian delegation briefed Lloyd Austin on the situation on the battlefield and the urgent needs of Ukrainian defenders, including armored vehicles, demining vehicles, artillery systems and munitions, long-range missiles, and combat aircraft. Special attention was paid to the need to build a system of fortifications.

The Head of the President's Office is hopeful that a substantive discussion of the American side's proposals on a bilateral agreement on security guarantees for our country would begin shortly.

Andriy Yermak thanked the Senators for their support of Ukraine, which is highly appreciated in our country. The parties discussed further defense and financial support from the United States.

As part of the visit to the United States, Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak, together with Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk and Minister of Defense of Ukraine Rustem Umerov, met with National Security Advisor to the President of the United States Jake Sullivan.

The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine and the Head of the foreign affairs of Hungary discussed the progress of our country on the path of European integration.

Andriy Yermak emphasized that the state is ready to provide all the necessary support for the work of American defense companies in our country and create conditions for them to start co-production in Ukraine with domestic manufacturers.

The representatives of the Ukrainian delegation emphasized that the financial and military assistance of the United States is a crucial factor not only for the situation on the battlefield, but also for the further success in defending common democratic values. 

Andriy Yermak expressed gratitude to the participants for preparing a strategically important document outlining a clear set of steps by the United States for our country’s resistance to Russia: “Proposals for Ukraine's Victory Plan.” Among its priorities are the timely provision of arms to Ukraine in the proper quantity, strengthening sanctions and export controls over Russia, increased pressure on the G7 and the EU to transfer Russia's frozen sovereign assets to Ukraine, and a range of other critical measures.

As part of the visit to the United States together with Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Ruslan Stefanchuk and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov, Head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak spoke at the United States Institute of Peace.