Umerov thanked the United States for the new $2.3 billion military aid package, which includes anti-tank weapons, anti-air interceptor missiles, and artillery ammunition. The package was announced by Austin shortly after their meeting on the same day. The Ukrainian minister highlighted that the primary focus of his meeting with Austin was air defense. He stated that they had a detailed discussion on “providing Ukraine with additional systems to protect our cities and critical infrastructure.” “I am grateful to Germany, Romania, and the United States for announcing the provision of new [Patriot…