Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov

Dec. 8, 2024

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Ukrainian Minister of Defence Rustem Umerov today to discuss recent battlefield developments and U.S. security assistance to Ukraine. Secretary Austin updated Minister Umerov on U.S. security assistance to provide the capabilities Ukraine needs to fight Russian aggression. They also discussed planning for the next Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting and the continued strong support of Ukraine's international partners.

The two leaders pledged to remain in close contact.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3989675/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-call-with-ukrainian-ministe/

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Phone Call With Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler

Dec. 8, 2024 |

Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone today with Turkish Minister of National Defense Yasar Guler to discuss developments in Syria. Secretary Austin emphasized that the United States is watching closely the statements and actions of the various opposition groups in Syria. Both he and Minister Guler agreed that these groups must take steps to protect civilians, including ethnic and religious minorities, and abide by international humanitarian norms. Secretary Austin and Minister Guler both reaffirmed the importance of close coordination between the United States and Turkiye to prevent further escalation of an already volatile situation, as well as to avoid any risk to U.S. forces and partners, and the Defeat-ISIS Mission. The Secretary acknowledged Turkiye's legitimate security concerns, and discussed the risks posed by ISIS and other malign actors in the region.

https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3989744/readout-of-secretary-of-defense-lloyd-j-austin-iiis-phone-call-with-turkish-min/

December 9, 2024

12:15 AM EST

Austin Briefs Media in Japan

Department of Defense

https://www.dvidshub.net/webcast/35572

https://www.defense.gov/News/Live-Events/#/?currentVideo=35572

December 8, 2024

4:30 PM EDT

President Biden Hosts the Kennedy Center Honorees

The White House

https://www.whitehouse.gov/live/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_GwJ7QzXuA

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