Ukraine war: US Secretary of defence speaks with his Russian counterpart - re potential threat of Russians bombing dam near nuclear plant and blaming Ukraine

• Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with his Russian counterpart Friday morning.
• The last known instance of the two leaders speaking was in May.
• The call comes as the war enters its ninth month and as Ukraine continues a stunning counteroffensive to retake more Russian-occupied territory.
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