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March 4, 2022
U.S. Provided More Than $1 Billion in Security Assistance to Ukraine in Past Year

Contents of the most recent security assistance package approved for Ukraine — valued at $350 million dollars — is on its way now and is billed as "the largest presidential drawdown package in history," a senior defense official said.
March 2, 2022
Ukraine Puts Up Stiff, Courageous Resistance to Russian Incursion, Official Says

Effective and creative Ukrainian resistance combined with poor Russian logistics and sustainment has hindered Russian invasion progress, a senior defense official said.
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.
Feb. 27, 2022
Russian Strategic Forces Reportedly on High Alert as Fighting in Ukraine Intensifies

U.S. officials don't doubt reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed Russia's nuclear deterrence forces on high alert, a senior defense official said.
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. 24, 2022
Austin Orders Fort Stewart Armored Brigade Combat Team to Europe 

President Joe Biden has directed that 7,000 U.S. service members be deployed to Germany to enhance deterrence of Russia. 
Feb. 24, 2022
Biden Condemns Russian Attack on Ukraine, Orders More Troops to Europe

President Joe Biden condemned Russia's attack on Ukraine and has imposed sanctions on the renegade nation and its leaders.
Feb. 19, 2022
Russian Forces 'Uncoiling,' Poised to Strike Ukraine, Austin Says

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III visited with the leaders of the frontline NATO states in Vilnius, Lithuania, the day after President Joe Biden said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin has decided on war with Ukraine.
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. 17, 2022
Defense Secretary Says U.S. Commitment to NATO Defense 'Ironclad'

NATO allies are united in opposing Russia's actions along Ukraine’s borders, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphatically said U.S. commitment to the common defense is ironclad.

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