The head of the Pentagon arrived in Brussels to meet with the leadership and defense ministers of NATO countries on Ukraine

The head of the Pentagon, Lloyd Austin, arrived in Brussels on February 15 in the evening. There he will meet with the leadership of NATO and the ministers of defense of the countries of the Alliance to discuss the situation around Ukraine.

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“Just landed in Brussels (Belgium), where tomorrow I will attend a meeting of NATO defense ministers,” – said the US Secretary of Defense.

One of the main topics of the meetings will be a discussion of Russia’s buildup of its forces near the border with Ukraine. In addition, the head of the Pentagon will confirm the commitment of the United States to the principle of NATO’s collective defense.

Just landed in Brussels, Belgium, where I’ll be attending the @NATO Defense Ministerial tomorrow. #WeAreNATO @USAmbNATO pic.twitter.com/NpagqIHp9m

— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) February 15, 2022

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