Lloyd Austin has first conversation with Russian counterpart in months

By Mike Brest

Published October 21, 2022 4:23pm ET

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Lloyd Austin has first conversation with Russian counterpart in months — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Russian counterpart, Minister of Defense Sergei Shoygu, on Friday for the first time since May. The DOD leader “emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid the ongoing war against Ukraine” during their conversation, according to Pentagon spokesman Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder in a statement to reporters, […]

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Russian counterpart, Minister of Defense Sergei Shoygu, on Friday for the first time since May.

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