Lloyd Austin made an important statement after meeting with Pope Francis.
The US Secretary of Defense told how the conflict in Ukraine will end.
According to the head of the Pentagon, what is happening in the Eastern European country will end with the negotiation process.
Statement by Lloyd Austin
In Italy, media representatives asked the American minister about the details of his conversation with the Pope.
Austin's conversation with the pontiff was related to Ukrainian and Middle Eastern topics.
In a conversation with journalists, the head of the United States Department of Defense stated the need to normalize the situation in the Middle East.
Austin also spoke about the importance of finding a way to begin a transition period in Ukraine.
The head of the Pentagon promised that Washington would continue to support the Eastern European country.
According to Austin, Kyiv “will determine for itself” when it is necessary to begin the negotiation process.
This conflict will end with negotiations at some point, MIA " Russia Today " quotes the American minister as saying.
In addition, the head of the Pentagon stated the Pope’s concern about humanitarian problems in Ukraine and the Middle East.
According to Austin, the pontiff is in favor of a ceasefire.
