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March 11, 2022
Russian Military Efforts Stymied by Blunders, Stiff Ukrainian Resistance, Defense Official Says

Ukrainian resistance continues to be "stiff and determined," a senior defense official said at a Pentagon press briefing.
March 9, 2022
U.S. Doesn't Want Warfare in Ukraine to Escalate, Says DOD Official

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III thanked Poland's willingness to continue to look for ways to assist Ukraine, but he stressed that the U.S. does not support the transfer of additional fighter aircraft to the Ukrainian Air Force at this time.
March 9, 2022
U.S., Finland Work Closely to Aid Ukraine, Defend Europe

In yet another sign of the world's revulsion of Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, Finnish Defense Minister Antti Kaikkonen told Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III that "in these troubled times, Finland stands ready to work together with the United States."
March 4, 2022
U.S. Provided More Than $1 Billion in Security Assistance to Ukraine in Past Year

Contents of the most recent security assistance package approved for Ukraine — valued at $350 million dollars — is on its way now and is billed as "the largest presidential drawdown package in history," a senior defense official said.
March 3, 2022
Allies Will Protect, Defend Every Inch of NATO Territory, Says Secretary General

In a press conference, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Russian President Vladimir Putin has shattered the peace in Europe.
March 2, 2022
U.S., Bahrain Defense Leaders Discuss Global, Regional Concerns

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Bahraini Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa discussed a range of issues, from global problems like Russia's invasion of Ukraine to regional problems in Iran, during a meeting at the Pentagon.
March 1, 2022
U.S. Stands With Ukraine, Biden Says in State of the Union

In his first State of the Union address since taking office more than a year ago, President Joe Biden inspired bi-partisan applause for the determination of the Ukrainian people against the Russian onslaught and said the United States stands with Ukraine in its struggle.
March 1, 2022
Defense Official Says U.S. Is Watching China While Supporting Ukraine 

Russia and China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Russia having invaded Ukraine and China seeking to wrest control of Taiwan.  
March 1, 2022
Australia to Provide Lethal, Nonlethal Aid to Ukraine 

Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks met with Australian Defense Secretary Greg Moriarty to advance the United States-Australia alliance and compare perspectives on managing national defense enterprises. 
Feb. 26, 2022
U.S. Continues Providing Arms for Ukraine's Defense Against Russian Aggression

Ukrainian resistance to invading forces is stiffer than Russia expected, as the U.S. and NATO continue to supply security assistance to Ukraine, a senior defense official said.