Allies' military backing for Ukraine is paying off on the battlefield, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin says, as he hosts a new round of talks on boosting Kyiv militarily. Noting that Ukrainian forces have begun their counter-offensive in the south of the country, Austin says that "now, we're seeing the demonstrable success of our common efforts on the battlefield." SOUNDBITE

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