US troops in Germany have begun training Ukrainian soldiers in key systems used to defend Ukraine against a Russian invasion, Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said.

These efforts build on the initial artillery training that Ukrainian troops have already completed elsewhere, and also includes radar and armor training recently announced as part of security assistance packages, Kirby said.

The US Army in Europe and Africa organizes training in coordination with Germany.

The Florida National Guardsmen, who were part of the Joint Multinational Training Team in Western Ukraine and were withdrawn from the country as the threat of Russian invasion escalated, have reunited with Ukrainians in Germany and are once again working to equip Ukrainians with the knowledge they need to defend their country.

The recent reunion of these Florida National Guard members with their Ukrainian counterparts was, we were told, an emotional meeting, given the strong bonds that formed as they lived and worked together until a temporary separation in February, Kirby noted.

The United States of America is not the only country that trains Ukrainian military personnel. Earlier, Canadian Defense Minister Anita Anand said that Canadian soldiers are training Ukrainians to fire the M-777 howitzer in Europe.

These training efforts are in direct support of recent US security assistance packages designed to help Ukraine win its battles today and build strength for tomorrow, Kirby said.