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.
Jan. 25, 2022 Additional Security Assistance Headed to Ukraine President Joe Biden has explained to Russian President Vladimir Putin that there will be "severe consequences," largely economic, if there were to be a Russian invasion of Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said.
Jan. 2, 2022 AFCLC launches new introduction to China, Russia courses with certificates on Culture Guide app The Air Force Culture and Language Center recently added Introduction to China and Introduction to Russia culture courses and a video library to its newly updated, free Culture Guide mobile app.
Dec. 13, 2021 U.S., Lithuania Sign Agreement to Further Military Interoperability Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed Lithuanian Defense Minister Arvydas Anusauskas to the Pentagon for meetings and to sign a reciprocal defense procurement agreement that aims to strengthen deterrence in Europe.
Dec. 8, 2021 Small Arms, Ammunition From U.S. Headed to Ukraine's Defense Forces This Week The final elements of a $60 million security systems package to Ukraine, meant to help defend their sovereignty against Russian aggression, will ship this week.
Dec. 1, 2021 NATO Warns Russia of 'Serious Consequences' for Ukraine Actions NATO allies are concerned about Russia's military build-up along the border with Ukraine, and Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said Russia will face serious consequences if it once again invades the country.
Nov. 18, 2021 Austin: U.S. Will Work With Ukraine, Allies to Counter Russian Aggression Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed his Ukrainian counterpart, Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov, to the Pentagon, reaffirming America's unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Nov. 17, 2021 Austin Calls Russian Behavior 'Troubling,' Aims to Assure Middle East Allies of U.S. Commitment Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will travel to the Middle East to consult with allies and assure them of the United States' unwavering commitment to security in the region.
Oct. 21, 2021 NATO Ministers Bolster Alliance Deterrence, Defense NATO defense ministers approved a plan that will make the alliance more responsive to the complex and changing security environment, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
Oct. 20, 2021 NATO Secretary General Details Agenda for Defense Meeting NATO defense ministers are meeting in Belgium to chart the course for the alliance as it modernizes and adapts to a world dominated by strategic competition, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.