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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. wanted Russia to be "weakened" and unable to rebuild its military, a bolder American stance.

Monday, April 25, 2022 3:55 AM EST

Speaking after a risky and secret visit to the Ukrainian capital, Mr. Austin, the top U.S. defense official, said that Russia had suffered significant military losses in Ukraine, including "a lot of its troops," and that the Pentagon was working to ensure that Russia does not have the ability to "very quickly reproduce that capability."

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