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US Defense Secretary Austin makes surprise visit to Kyiv to reemphasize support for Ukraine

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By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv on Monday, in a surprise trip to Ukraine to reemphasize the US’ support for the embattled country amid other pressing challenges abroad. “The message that I bring you today, Mr.

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    Defense Secretary Austin makes unannounced visit to Kyiv (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    He's expected "to meet with Ukrainian leaders and reinforce the staunch support of the United States for Ukraine's fight for freedom."

  2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    US Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday in a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine even as U.S. and international resources are stretched by the new global risks raised by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

  3. NBC News

    U.S. Defense Secretary Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine (opens NBC News)

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    The trip in a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine even as U.S. and international resources are stretched by the Israel-Hamas conflict.

  4. The Columbian

    US Defense Secretary Austin makes unannounced visit to Ukraine (opens The Columbian)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday in a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine even as U.S. and international res

  5. New York Times

    U.S. Defense Secretary Visits Ukraine in Show of Support (opens New York Times)

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    Lloyd J. Austin III’s trip was a gesture of solidarity when progress in the war against Russia has stalled and there are concerns about U.S. military aid.

  6. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    US Defense Secretary Austin makes surprise visit to Kyiv to reemphasize support for Ukraine (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv on Monday, in a surprise trip to Ukraine to reemphasize the US’ support for the embattled country amid other pressing challenges abroad. “The message that I bring you today, Mr.

  7. KVIA El Paso

    Defense Secretary Austin makes unannounced visit to Kyiv for high-level talks on US support (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    WASHINGTON and LONDON -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Kyiv Monday morning for an unannounced visit to Ukraine, his second to the country since Russia invaded in February 2022. He's expected "to meet with Ukrainian leaders and reinforce the staunch support of the United States for U…

  8. Deutsche Welle

    Ukraine updates: US defense chief on surprise visit to Kyiv – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made an unannounced visit to Kyiv in a show of continued support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, multiple Russian attacks have been repelled in the east. Follow DW for more.

  9. The Boston Globe

    US Defense Secretary Austin visits Ukraine to reassure Kyiv about continuing support against Russia (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Austin, who traveled to Kyiv by train from Poland, is scheduled to meet with senior Ukrainian officials and publicly press Ukraine’s urgent military needs as it enters another tough winter of fighting.

  10. Politico

    US defense secretary meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine (opens Politico)

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    In Kyiv, Austin said Ukraine’s effort to defeat Russia’s invasion “matters to the rest of the world” and that U.S. support would continue “for the long haul.”

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Defense Secretary Austin visits Ukraine to reassure of continuing U.S. support (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III visits Kyiv to reassure Ukraine that U.S. support for its fight against Russia was 'for the long haul.'

  12. Voice of America

    US Secretary of Defense Makes Surprise Visit to Kyiv (opens Voice of America)

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    Senior U.S. defense officials said Austin came to Kyiv to discuss the immediate winter fight and to plan for future security assistance.

  13. Military Times

    Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Ukraine (opens Military Times)

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    U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made an unannounced visit to Kyiv to make a high-profile push to keep money and weapons flowing to Ukraine.

  14. CBS News

    U.S. defense chief Lloyd Austin visits Ukraine to affirm support in war with Russia, "now and in the future" (opens CBS News)

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    Defense chief Lloyd Austin said he was in Ukraine to affirm U.S. support "against Russia's aggression, both now and in the future."

  15. Portland Press Herald

    U.S. Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelensky in Kyiv (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Lloyd Austin said Ukraine's effort to defeat Russia's invasion 'matters to the rest of the world' and that U.S. support would continue 'for the long haul.'

  16. Anchorage Daily News

    U.S. Defense Secretary Austin meets with Zelenskyy in Kyiv to show steadfast support for Ukraine (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    Lloyd Austin traveled to Kyiv by train from Poland. In Kyiv he announced that the U.S. would be sending an additional $100 million in weapons to support Ukraine.

  17. Washington Times

    In surprise Kyiv stop, Austin offers Ukraine support, $100 million in military hardware (opens Washington Times)

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    Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin did not come empty-handed during his unannounced visit to Kyiv on Monday, where he sought to bolster Ukrainian resolve as its counteroffensive against Russian invaders appears to have stalled.

  18. Black Enterprise

    Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Makes Unexpected Visit To Kyiv To Show Continued Support of Ukraine (opens Black Enterprise)

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    This is his second visit to the European nation. Austin traveled 22 hours from Washington, D.C. to Kyiv to push the United States' continued support to Ukraine.

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