Tag: Lloyd Austin
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Lloyd Austin Affirms Strong US Support for Ukraine in $100 Million Security Assistance Announcement
In an unanticipated visit to Kyiv, meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, Austin reiterated America’s support for Ukraine’s security during his third visit to the country as defense secretary and second since Russia’s invasion. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin underscored the unwavering commitment of the United States to bolster Ukraine’s…
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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin Urges Coalition Support for Ukraine’s Air Defense Amidst Rising Tensions
The discussions focused on forming a ‘capability coalition’ to enhance Ukraine‘s ground-based air defense systems in response to Russia’s use of land attack cruise missiles in the region. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin emphasized the urgent need for member nations to supply Ukraine with air defense systems during the Ukraine Contact Group meeting on…