America 'Unwavering' in Support for Ukraine, Austin Says
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During a meeting in the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that American support for Ukraine's self-defense, sovereignty and territorial integrity is "unwavering."
Russian Forces 'Uncoiling,' Poised to Strike Ukraine, Austin Says
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is visiting with the leaders of the frontline NATO states in Vilnius, Lithuania, the day after President Joe Biden said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided on war with Ukraine.
Austin Says Current Operations Give Hints of New National Defense Strategy
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said he’s proud of the work that has been done to the National Defense Strategy, but he’s not yet ready to release it.
Defense Secretary Visits Polish Ally as Russia Continues Provocations in Ukraine
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As Russian troops continue to amass on the borders of Ukraine, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is visiting allies in Warsaw, Poland, and then moving to meet with U.S. and Polish troops working together at Powidz Air Base.
NATO Leaders Look to Defense, Deterrence Against Russia
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NATO will continue to strengthen its defense and deterrence capabilities in the face of challenges from Russia, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Defense Secretary Says U.S. Commitment to NATO Defense 'Ironclad'
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NATO allies are united in opposing Russia's actions along Ukraine’s borders, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphatically said U.S. commitment to the common defense is ironclad.
NATO Leader Says Alliance Is Hoping for Best, Preparing for Worst
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NATO is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, as the alliance faces a dangerous moment for European security, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said as he opened meetings of the alliance's defense ministers in Brussels.
NATO Defense Ministers Meet as Russia Still Threatens Ukraine
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NATO defense ministers are meeting in Brussels as the alliance faces the biggest challenge in Europe since the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Ukraine Will Dominate Defense Secretary's Europe Trip
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is traveling to Europe for meetings with NATO allies during an especially fraught time.
More U.S. Troops to Deploy to Europe, Guardsmen Reassigned Out of Ukraine
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Another 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will move to Europe in the coming days, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is temporarily repositioning 160 troops training Ukraine's military out of the country.