Defense Secretary Austin visits Ukraine amid Russian gains and ahead of imminent US election
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv early Monday morning, as the future of US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance of the imminent US presidential election and as Russia continues to make small but steady gains on the battlefield.
US defense chief promises Ukraine what it needs to fight Russia but goes no further
The United States “will get Ukraine what it needs” to fight its war with Russia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, but he gave no hint that Washington might endorse key planks of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's so-called “victory plan.
US Defense Secretary arrives in Kyiv for visit
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in the city of Kyiv on an unannounced visit on Monday, 21 October. Source: Austin on X (Twitter), as reported by European Pravda Details: US Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink met Austin in Kyiv.
As US election looms, Pentagon chief visits Ukraine in show of support
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Ukraine on Monday, in a show of U.S. support for Kyiv just two weeks ahead of a U.S. presidential election that is casting uncertainty over the future of Western support.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrives for visit to Kyiv to show U.S. support
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv early Monday with the state of U.S.-Ukrainian relations on the verge of change with the presidential election next month and Russia making new gains.
US defense chief visits Kyiv for talks on how to keep supporting Ukraine's fight against Russia
KYIV, Ukraine — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv on an unannounced visit Monday, hours after a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian capital and as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes Western partners to keep providing military support for the war.
Defense Secretary Austin arrives in Ukraine amid Russian gains and imminent US election
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv early Monday morning, as the future of US aid to Ukraine hangs in the balance of the imminent US presidential election and as Russia continues to make small but steady gains on the battlefield.
Austin visits Ukraine, but brings a message for the GOP
In his speech, Austin framed the current battle as a fight between the West against Russia, North Korea and Iran, calling it “a hinge in history.” He also pointed out that Europe is sharing much of the load and specifically laid the groundwork to respond to Republican challenges to U.
Secretary Austin reiterates support for Ukraine in unannounced visit to Kyiv
The United States “will get Ukraine what it needs” to fight its war with Russia, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Makes Unannounced Visit To Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging Western allies to support his so-called "victory plan" to end the almost three-year war against Russia.
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