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

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS 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." Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018