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Austin ‘Optimistic’ Congress Will Take Action On Supplemental To Continue Ukraine Support

Austin ‘Optimistic’ Congress Will Take Action On Supplemental To Continue Ukraine Support
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin lll provides opening remarks at the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 19, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eve Daugherty)

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday he’s “optimistic” Congress will take action on the pending supplemental with further aid for Ukraine, while adding that Kyiv’s “survival is in danger” in its fight against Russia’s ongoing invasion. “I am optimistic that we will see some action [on the supplemental] moving forward. But, again, this is a thing that you can’t absolutely predict and we’ll continue to work closely with Congress and our international partners to ensure that Ukraine receives the support…

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