Lloyd Austin: North Korean troops massed in Russia to enter Ukraine war ‘soon’

The United States expects that thousands of North Korean troops massing in Russia will “soon” enter combat against Ukraine, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Saturday.

Pentagon: Austin to lead US deployment to Middle East

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will lead the deployment of additional troops in the Middle East. This was stated by Deputy Pentagon Spokesperson Sabrina Singh.

Pentagon reacts to Russia-China bomber patrols near Alaska

Russian and Chinese bombers jointly operating in international airspace near the coast of Alaska is a sign of their expanding military cooperation, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has said, adding that Washington is “concerned” by the development.

Pentagon’s statements about Russia-NATO direct clash insane - TASS

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s remarks about a direct military conflict between Russia and NATO in case of Ukraine’s defeat are insane, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.

Ukraine’s defeat would "raise risk" of clash between Russia, NATO

If Ukraine falls, Russia and NATO could come into a direct military conflict, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the House Armed Services Committee.

The Pentagon promised to respond to a strike on a base in the Middle East, Syria, occupated al-Tanf

The United States will not tolerate attacks on its military personnel in the Middle East and will respond to these actions, Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said.

Ukraine’s troops ready to fight during winter, no ‘silver bullet’ in war: US’ Austin

Ukraine’s army is prepared for combat in winter as they have the gear to be successful in fighting Russia in the wintertime but there is “no silver bullet” in the war, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said.

US defense chief urges Turkey not to launch Syria invasion

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar on Wednesday, expressing “strong opposition” to Ankara launching a new invasion in Syria, the Pentagon said.

Russian defense minister discusses situation in Ukraine with Pentagon chief. The call was initiated by the US side.

The situation in Ukraine was the focus of telephone talks between Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoigu and Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, the second ones in the past three days, the Russian defense ministry said on Sunday.

Russia’s defence minister, Sergei Shoigu, speaks with US counterpart Lloyd Austin

Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu held a phone call with US counterpart Lloyd Austin, the defence ministry said, a rare talk between Moscow and Washington since the start of the Ukraine conflict.

US Defense Secretary Says Ukraine Still Needs Even More Long-Range, Air Defense Systems

Ukrainian forces still need more long-range fire and air defense systems to sustain themselves amid Russia's special military operation, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Wednesday.

Chinese defense minister has stern words for US on Taiwan - China.org.cn

The Chinese military will resolutely smash any act to split Taiwan from China even at the cost of war, China's defense minister told his US counterpart on Friday.

US Defense Chief Austin Warns Against Making Direct Comparisons Between Ukraine, Taiwan - UrduPoint

 US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Tuesday warned against drawing direct parallels between Russia's special military operation in Ukraine and a hypothetical conflict between China and Taiwan.

US Defense Secretary Austin tests positive for COVID-19, mild symptoms - The Jerusalem Post

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Sunday said he had tested positive for COVID-19 and had mild symptoms, but would retain all authorities as he quarantined at home for the next five days.