SINGAPORE -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is renewing his commitment to prioritizing the Indo-Pacific region despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine as he kicks off a trip to Japan, Singapore and India.
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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is on a tour of the Indo-Pacific region. (Photo by Ryo Nakamura)
SINGAPORE -- U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is renewing his commitment to prioritizing the Indo-Pacific region despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine as he kicks off a trip to Japan, Singapore and India.