Austin Visits Kyiv to Signal US Support as Battles Rage
- Austin says message is US continues to stand with Ukraine
- Ukraine says army repelled Russian attacks in several areas
Source: US Department of Defense
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Lloyd Austin, the US defense secretary, arrived in Kyiv for talks on a mission to reaffirm Washington’s continued backing for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion.
Austin said in a post on X on Monday that he’s in Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian leaders. “I’m here today to deliver an important message – the United States will continue to stand with Ukraine in their fight for freedom against Russia’s aggression, both now and into the future,” Austin said.