US Secretary of Defense cancels visit to Belgium, meeting will be held online. Europe and the U.S.
are considering military aid to Ukraine. Secretary Austin intends to participate online, but NATO Ambassador Smith will attend the NATO defense ministers' meeting on his behalf. ''We have provided and will continue to provide significant assistance to Ukraine,'' Ryder said, emphasizing that America's security commitment to Ukraine is unwavering. The meeting will take place online and will be led by the United States.