US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin describes the conflict unleashed by Russia as “the greatest threat to Europe since World War II.”
During a speech shared by the US Department of Defense at the twitterLloyd Austin says Putin’s “war of choice” threatens not only Ukraine’s sovereignty, but also transatlantic peace and security.
.@SecDef: Russia’s premeditated malice and baseless aggression against Ukraine represents the greatest threat to European security since the end of World War II. And Putin’s war of choice threatens more than just Ukraine’s sovereignty. pic.twitter.com/yvaiVObZrQ
– Defense Department ???????? (@DeptofDefense) July 1, 2022
[A guerra] remember that tyrants believe that their imperial appetites are more important than the rights of their peaceful neighbors,” he said.
Lloyd Austin further criticized Russia’s “willful malice and unfounded aggression”. The Defense Secretary has no doubt that future generations will look back and be inspired by the courage and resilience of the Ukrainian people and be moved by the way nations came together to condemn Russian aggression.
Source: Observadora
