Austin warns ‘no silver bullet’ to defeat Putin as US aid hangs in balance ahead of elections

Indeed, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has cautioned that there isn’t a “silver bullet” solution to the complexities of Russia under President Vladimir Putin’s rule. However, the United States continues to commit to aiding democratic establishments and the rule of law globally, and is closely assessing the situation ahead of upcoming elections. The aid package offered by the US is aimed at supporting these processes, but the success of these efforts would depend on the specific conditions pre- and post-elections.