American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2014 – In a phone conversation with
Ukrainian Defense Minister Ihor Tenyukh today, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel
repeated his praise for the restraint demonstrated by Ukrainian forces in
Crimea and commended Tenyukh’s leadership, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear
Adm. John Kirby said.
"For his part, Minister Tenyukh updated Secretary Hagel
on the situation in Crimea and throughout the country,” Kirby said in a
statement summarizing the 35-minute call. Hagel reaffirmed U.S. support for
Ukraine and stressed that officials are actively reviewing Ukraine's request
for military assistance materials, he added.
"Both leaders agreed on the need to find a diplomatic,
peaceful resolution to this crisis," Kirby said, and Hagel agreed to stay
in close contact with Tenyukh going forward.
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