Haryy Nb4Austin says it’s ‘unfortunate’ that Chinese defense chief declined meeting
At the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, the US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, expressed regret over the Chinese counterpart’s decision to cancel their planned meeting. Austin asserted that his intention was to engage in a “candid” and “substantive” dialogue on various security issues, and that the declining of the meeting represented a missed opportunity for productive exchanges. Nevertheless, he stressed the importance of maintaining open lines of communication between the US and China to mitigate risks and promote regional stability.
Austin says Putin lowering the nuclear threshold is ‘dangerous behavior’
In the wake of recent Russian threats, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has expressed deep concern about President Putin’s lowering of the nuclear threshold. Austin characterized this behavior as “dangerous” and emphasized that it “increases the risks of miscalculation and escalation.” With Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine casting a shadow over global security, Austin’s words underscore the pressing need for diplomatic engagement and de-escalation.