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June 13, 2024 | International, Land

Minister Blair announces additional military assistance for Ukraine at the 23rd meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group

Today, the Honourable Bill Blair, Minister of National Defence, participated in the 23rd Ukraine Defense Contact Group (UDCG) meeting in Brussels, Belgium, hosted by United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. The meeting brought together representatives from more than 50 countries. Minister Blair and his counterparts reaffirmed their unwavering support for Ukraine and received a battlefield update from Ukraine’s Defence Minister and general staff.

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/news/2024/06/minister-blair-announces-additional-military-assistance-for-ukraine-at-the-23rd-meeting-of-the-ukraine-defense-contact-group.html

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