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US Senator McCain Discusses Army Modernization With New Ukrainian PM

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Volodymyr Groysman has discussed with US Senator John McCain the Ukranain crisis during his visit tot he US, according to a statement published on the Ukrainian government's website on Friday.

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KIEV (Sputnik) — Prime Minister of Ukraine Volodymyr Groysman during his visit to the United States has discussed with US Sen. John McCain the situation in eastern Ukraine and the Kiev army modernization issues, according to a statement published on the Ukrainian government's website on Friday.

"Volodymyr Groysman emphasized the Ukrainian army and its arms needed to be modernized. He also informed the Senator about the situation in Donbas. In turn, Senator McCain reaffirmed his support for Ukraine on its way of reform implementation and condemned Russian aggression," the statement read.

Earlier in the week, Groysman met with leaders of the US House of Representatives, including House Speaker Paul Ryan, who promised to bring a $150-million security assistance package for Ukraine to a vote. Vice President Joe Biden also held talks with the head of Ukraine's government.

Groysman's visit to the United States on June 14-17 is his first trip abroad as Ukraine's prime minister.

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