US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin says that the United States is also concerned about Russia’s successes in Ukraine, to which the US will continue to provide security assistance. During a press conference in the Philippines, Austin said he is inspired by Ukraine’s ability to recruit more people to strengthen its ranks. “I applaud what the Ukrainians continue to do to make sure that they can hold their own. Ukrainians are very determined people,” he said. Russian offensive Earlier, British intelligence reported that in July 2024, Russian troops continued their offensive in the central part o…