Austin warns ‘no silver bullet’ to defeat Putin as US aid hangs in balance ahead of elections

Join Fox News to access this content for free, plus get special access to select articles and premium content by creating an account. In his final trip to Ukraine before the U.S. election, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin praised Ukraine’s efforts against Russia but cautioned that there is no quick fix to end the war. He highlighted the importance of Ukraine’s military capabilities and emphasized the need for continued support from the U.S. and its allies. Austin announced a $400 million arms package for Ukraine and warned of the consequences of abandoning Kyiv to Putin. He also addressed the ongoing conflict and casualties, urging international support to defend Ukraine against Russian aggression.