Defense Sec. Austin, Russian Minister Belousov Hold Talks

U.S. Department of Defense

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke by phone today with Russian Minister of Defense Andrey Belousov. Secretary Austin emphasized the importance of maintaining lines of communication amid Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine.

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