Secretary of the Air Force International Affairs

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 8, 2022
Southcom Commander Says Partnerships Key to National Defense in Western Hemisphere

Partnerships in South America and increased presence in the Arctic are among the security priorities defense leaders highlighted in testimony before the House Armed Services Committee.
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 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.  
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.
Feb. 22, 2022
America 'Unwavering' in Support for Ukraine, Austin Says

During a meeting in the Pentagon, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba that American support for Ukraine's self-defense, sovereignty and territorial integrity is "unwavering."
Feb. 18, 2022
Austin Says Current Operations Give Hints of New National Defense Strategy

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said he’s proud of the work that has been done to the National Defense Strategy, but he’s not yet ready to release it.
Feb. 16, 2022
Russia Forces 'A New Normal' on Europe, Stoltenberg Says

NATO defense ministers including Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III discussed the security crisis that Russian President Vladimir Putin caused by sending 150,000 troops and equipment to the borders of Ukraine and into Belarus.
Jan. 28, 2022
U.S., in Lockstep With NATO Allies, Calls on Putin to Stand Down

The United States is in lockstep with NATO allies in calling for Russian President Vladimir Putin to de-escalate his country's situation with Ukraine, U.S. defense leaders said.