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Defense Secretary Austin Speaks At Pentagon Presser

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Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin has followed remarks by Army Gen Milley at the Pentagon press briefing by stressing that a diplomatic solution is still the preferred outcome for the US. His comments are consistent with those of US Sec of State Antony Blinken and President Biden this week.


  • Austin has restated that US military buildup is to reassure NATO allies and maintain 'ironclad' article 5 commitment to NATO.
  • Austin states that he is currently unware of Russian President Putin's intentions and believes that Putin has not yet made up his mind on a Ukrainian invasion.
  • Austin believes that the current level of Russian troop buildup on the Ukrainian border is consistent with an offensive force.

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