Defense Secretary Austin to Head to Europe to Discuss Russian Troop Buildup

Defense Secretary Austin to Head to Europe to Discuss Russian Troop Buildup
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a news briefing in Washington on Jan. 28, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty Images
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The Pentagon announced on Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is travelling to visit eastern NATO allies in Europe this week amid uncertainty over whether Russia will decide to invade Ukraine.

Austin is set to leave on Feb. 15 and will visit Belgium, Poland, and Lithuania to meet with government and military leaders, according to a DOD press release.