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Secretary Of Defense Speaks In Latvia, 'We Pose No Threat To Russia'

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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III speaking in Riga, Latvia alongside Defence Minister Artis Pabriks.

  • Livestream: https://www.defense.gov/News/Live-Events/#/?currentVideo=29378
  • Austin: "US is enhancing presence along the NATO alliance's east and will maintain a persistent and rotational presence in the Baltics".
  • Austin: "We seek no confrontation with, and pose no threat to, Russia."
  • Austin: "Our new posture positions positions us to respond more swiftly and securely to challenges in the years ahead".

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