Dmitry Zlatarev. The Ukrainian authorities need the support of their military-industrial complex (MIC) from USA, said on the last working day of the week the Ukrainian head of the defense Ministry Stepan Poltorak.

Speaking at the forum in the U.S. capital, he noticed that Kiev needs " to help its military-industrial complex in order to be able to develop it ".

The head of the Ministry explained that the government of Ukraine " has refused to cooperate in this direction with Russia."

The head of the Ministry of defence has also specified the need for " assistance regarding non-lethal weapons "." We would like to receive electronic equipment and means of communication, " he said.

Poltorak also said that Ukraine " need anti-tank weapons ".

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