"Defense Secretary Austin Affirms Unwavering U.S. Support for Ukraine Amid Funding Challenges"
TL;DR
US Defense Secretary Austin reassures Ukraine of support, while Germany pledges an additional €500M in military aid; European countries consider conscription as soldiers quit amid growing threat from Russia; Lithuanian leader warns of Putin's ambitions and suggests funding defense companies; France surpasses Russia as the world's second-largest arms exporter with 11% of the global market.
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- US Defense Secretary Austin: We 'won't let Ukraine fail' POLITICO Europe
- Out of money, Pentagon chief tries to convince allies of commitment to Ukraine Reuters
- Austin says US support for Ukraine remains resolute even as security aid remains stalled in Congress CNN
- U.S. Defense Secretary Praises NATO Allies for Commitment to Ukraine The New York Times
- Defense Secretary Austin vows continued U.S. aid to Ukraine amid congressional funding stall PBS NewsHour
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