Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III held a conversation with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov on November 1, 2024. The discussion focused on the current battlefield dynamics and the ongoing support from the United States to Ukraine.

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder reported that Secretary Austin updated Minister Umerov on the scale and speed of U.S. security assistance efforts for Ukraine. Both leaders emphasized the importance of enhancing Ukraine's industrial base to fulfill its defense requirements.

The commitment to maintaining close communication was affirmed by both parties.