Pentagon Chief Assures Zelensky as Donald Trump Gains in Election Polls

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in a visit to Kyiv pledged the U.S. 'will get Ukraine what it needs' in its war against Russia.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has given his full assurance that Washington 'will get Ukraine what it needs' to continue its fight against Russia.He made the comments during an unannounced visit to Kyiv—but did not signal any support for key elements of Volodymyr Zelensky's so-called 'victory plan,' which the Ukrainian president has presented to other world leaders over the past week.

President Joe Biden has expressed reluctance to adopt measures that could escalate tensions between NATO and Russia.'There is no silver bullet. No single capability will turn the tide,' Austin stated, emphasizing the importance of Ukraine's defensive strategies. 'Make no mistake. The United States does not seek war with Russia.'His comments come after former U.S.

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