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Putin has given up on conquering Kyiv: Pentagon chief

Apr 8, 2022

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin has given up on conquering Kyiv after his forces were soundly beaten back by the Ukrainian military. "Putin thought that he could very rapidly take over…
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US defense chief tests positive for COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated

Jan 3, 2022

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday with mild symptoms, but would retain all authorities as he quarantined at home for the next five days. Austin, who is vaccinated and has received a booster, said in a…
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