The Latest Breaking News from Lloyd Austin

The conversation between Lloyd Austin and Andrei Belousov was the first such call in over a year. What we know on day 854

As the war enter its 852nd day, these are the main developments.

One of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's most senior aides is leaving for a top job with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and will be replaced by a brother of President Joe Biden's national security adviser

Republicans are flooding the internet with out-of-context videos of US President Joe Biden, using what the White House has characterized as deceptive editing tactics to cast the 81-year-old as infirm less than five months from November's election.

Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed an immediate cease-fire in Ukraine and to begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO

Russian President Vladimir Putin promised Friday to “immediately” order a ceasefire in Ukraine and begin negotiations if Kyiv started withdrawing troops from the four regions annexed by Moscow in 2022 and renounced plans to join NATO. Ukraine responded by calling Putin's proposal “manipulative” and “absurd”.

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addresses US-China tensions over Taiwan, emphasizing dialogue and stability.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin addresses Israel-Hamas conflict, emphasizing civilian protection and precision in operations.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin reflects on D-Day sacrifices, emphasizes democracy's defense, and supports Ukraine against Russian aggression.