Summary of LIVE: U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin holds a briefing

00:00:00 - 00:10:00

The Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, briefs reporters on the current situation in Ukraine and the United States' goals in the conflict. He emphasizes the importance of preventing Russia from becoming stronger and intimidating its neighbors, and notes that the German government has pledged to provide 50 tanks to Ukraine. Austin also discusses the possibility of Ukraine joining the European Union.

• 00:00:00 The Secretary of Defense discusses the progress made in fighting the war in Ukraine and the importance of continuing to work together to support Ukraine. He also discusses the upcoming monthly meeting to discuss long-term support for Ukraine's defense.
• 00:05:00 The Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, briefs reporters on the current situation in Ukraine and the United States' goals in the conflict. He emphasizes the importance of preventing Russia from becoming stronger and intimidating its neighbors, and notes that the German government has pledged to provide 50 tanks to Ukraine. Austin also discusses the possibility of Ukraine joining the European Union.
• 00:10:00 The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Lloyd Austin, addressed NATO's future and the potential for a third world war. He also warned of the dangers of nuclear weapons being used in the present situation. Ukraine is working to end the conflict with Russia, and international communities are focused on preventing a nuclear conflict.