The US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin assured the ability of the US to handle the crises simultaneously, dispelling concerns regarding the renewed Israel-Hamas conflict affecting its security commitments to Ukraine and other allied nations.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin (Photo: NPR)
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Assures America’s Ability to Deal with Multiple Crises
According to Yonhap News, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stresses that America has the ability to deal with multiple crises simultaneously, dismissing concerns regarding the conflict between Israel and Hamas that could affect the US security commitments to Ukraine and other nations.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made additional remarks on the margins of a NATO defense ministerial meeting in Brussels. Meanwhile, Washington announced additional support aid for Ukraine, valuing up to $200 million.
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US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Reiterates Support for Israel and Ukraine; Warns Against Exploitation of Israel-Hamas Conflict
According to the New York Times, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin that America will continue to support Israel and stresses that aiding Israel won’t come at Ukraine’s expense. Moreover, the US ambassador, Julianne Smith, also stated that America does not see this as a challenge as this is their commitment and promise to the NATO alliance.
Further, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says that the Department of Defense stands fully ready to deploy additional aid if it is needed in both nations at war. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin also reiterated President Joe Biden’s warning against those organizations thinking of taking advantage of the agony in Israel to try to widen the conflict.
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