Pentagon lauds Putin's 'impressive' weapon arsenal; Rare praise amid Ukraine war

Russia's "biggest rival," the U.S., heaps praise on Putin's "impressive" arsenal. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has lauded Russia’s armed forces and weaponry. However, he added that such a military might has not enabled Moscow to achieve victory in the Ukraine conflict, which has been underway since February. The U.S. Defense Secretary claimed that the Ukraine military alliance is defensive in nature while noting that Washington has brought the number of its troops in Europe to over 100,000. A number of senior Russian officials have claimed that Russian forces in Ukraine are being confronted not only by Kyiv but also by "NATO and the Western world." Watch this report for full information. Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.