The following was provided by Todd Breasseale, Acting Press Secretary:

Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense, spoke to Christine Lambrecht, German Federal Minister for Defense about Russia’s war against Ukraine. Secretary Austin expressed gratitude to the Minister for Germany’s commitment to Ukraine’s critical capabilities, including the provision of MARS II and MLRS systems. He also thanked her Germany for hosting training for Ukrainian forces in Germany. They agreed to keep in touch regarding these efforts