U.S., Ukraine agree to enhance Ukrainian forces, boost cooperation - Pentagon


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  • Thursday, 08 Sep 2016

Ukrainian Defence Minister Stepan Poltorak attends Ukraine's Independence Day military parade in central Kiev, Ukraine, August 24, 2016. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

LONDON (Reuters) - The United States and Ukraine on Thursday agreed to cooperate on defence technology and improve Ukraine's forces in a move aimed at boosting Ukrainian defence and enhancing U.S. assistance, the Pentagon said.

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter also named naming a senior U.S. adviser to oversee the effort.

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