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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.
U.S. Embassy in Kyiv to reopen after closing amid ‘significant air attack’ threat
Amidst the escalating tensions and the looming threat of “significant air attacks,” the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, has announced its reopening. This marks a gradual return to normalcy and a sign of hope as the city slowly recovers from the recent attacks.
The embassy staff had temporarily relocated to Lviv in western Ukraine following the outbreak of the conflict early last year. Their return to Kyiv signals a level of stability and a commitment to maintaining diplomatic relations despite the ongoing challenges.
As the city continues its rebuilding efforts, the reopening of the embassy is a symbolic gesture of support and confidence in Ukraine’s resilience and its path towards recovery.