A day after his latest hospital release, Austin presses for urgent military aid for Ukraine
A day after his latest hospital stay, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has hosted a virtual meeting on Ukraine to help replenish urgently needed ammunition and artillery for Kyiv, as its ammunition stocks run low in its fight against Russia
By TARA COPP
Published - Feb 14, 2024, 09:50 AM ET
Last Updated - Feb 14, 2024, 09:50 AM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — A day after his latest hospital stay for health issues following treatment for prostate cancer, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hosted a virtual session on Ukraine to help resource urgently needed ammunition and artillery for Kyiv as it faces shortages in its now almost two-year war with Russia.
“I’m in good condition, and my cancer prognosis remains excellent," he said.
Austin conducted the virtual session from his home, where he is still recovering from complications from his December surgery to treat prostate cancer. Austin was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Monday after being treated for a bladder issue.
