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U.S. Congress urges Pentagon to repair ties with Ukraine

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has to establish relations with Ukraine and to back the country's fight against Russian aggression, Democratic member of Congress Marcy Kaptur, co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, wrote on X on June 10.

11 June 2025, 12:53 PM

U.S. diverts Ukraine-bound anti-drone weapons to Middle East

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the redirection of special anti-drone missile fuzes, originally intended for Ukraine to combat Russian drones to U.S. Air Force units in the Middle East, The Wall Street Journal reported on June 4.

5 June 2025, 10:49 AM

Pentagon head skips Ramstein-format meeting for the first time

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth will not attend the Ramstein-format meeting, AP reports on June 4.

4 June 2025, 11:49 AM

U.S. defense chief restricts press access to Pentagon amid leak concerns

The U.S. Defense Department has limited journalists’ access to large parts of the Pentagon, according to a new internal memo signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and published on May 24.

24 May 2025, 05:01 PM

U.S. withdraws troops from Syria

The United States has begun withdrawing hundreds of troops from northeastern Syria and shutting down several of its military bases in the region, The New York Times reported on April 17.

18 April 2025, 11:15 AM

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to join Ramstein talks on Ukraine through video conference

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will join the Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in the Ramstein format on April 11, by video conference, AFP reported, citing a Pentagon official on April 10.

10 April 2025, 10:39 AM

European allies ask U.S. to coordinate any troop pullback from Europe

European allies are calling on the United States to closely coordinate any potential troop drawdowns from the continent to prevent weakening NATO’s defensive posture, Bloomberg reported on April 9.

9 April 2025, 03:28 PM

Romania has not been briefed on US troop withdrawal

Romania’s defense ministry said it has not received any information from the U.S. about plans to withdraw American troops, the Guardian reported on April 9.

9 April 2025, 12:39 PM

Pentagon denies halting cyber operations against Russia — Bloomberg

The Pentagon has denied media reports claiming that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the halt of offensive cyber operations against Russia, Bloomberg reported, citing a senior defense official, on March 4.

4 March 2025, 09:48 AM

US halts funding for Ukraine arms procurement, mulls total aid freeze

The Trump administration has stopped funding for purchases of U.S. weapons under previously approved Ukraine aid programs and is considering freezing shipments from U.S. arms stockpiles, The Wall Street Journal reported on March 3, citing U.S. officials.

4 March 2025, 12:54 AM

Hegseth orders halt on all Russia-related cybersecurity operational planning

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued an order last week directing U.S. Cyber Command to cease all planning against Russia, including offensive cyber operations, The Record reported on Feb. 28.

1 March 2025, 01:17 AM

Kremlin denies asking U.S. to withdraw troops from Eastern Europe

Russia did not demand that the United States withdraw its troops from Eastern Europe during recent talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Feb. 21, according to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

21 February 2025, 06:45 PM

Ukraine's return to 2022 borders feasible, 2014 borders unlikely, says Pentagon chief Hegseth

Ukraine returning to its borders as they existed before Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022 is possible, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during a visit to Warsaw on Feb. 14, Polish outlet RP reports.

14 February 2025, 06:40 PM

Pentagon chief heads to Europe for urgent talks on Russian aggression

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has embarked on a European tour, where he will focus on Russia’s war against Ukraine, Voice of America reported on Feb. 10.

11 February 2025, 09:46 AM

Trump’s international aid EO does not affect military aid to Ukraine — Pentagon

President Donald Trump’s executive order, which enacts a 90-day pause on U.S. international aid, does not affect security assistance programs for Ukraine, the Pentagon stated on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 10:36 PM

Pentagon unveils final military aid package for Ukraine under Biden administration

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced a new $500 million military aid package for Ukraine during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein format) on Jan. 9.

9 January 2025, 03:50 PM

Ukraine aid remains unspent as U.S. prepares for leadership change

The Biden administration will not be able to fully implement the Ukraine aid package approved by Congress in the spring of 2024 before President-elect Donald Trump assumes office, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said on Jan. 8.

9 January 2025, 12:11 PM

US to provide significant military aid package to Ukraine, though some funds will remain unspent

The United States will announce a large military aid package for Ukraine at the Ramstein meeting on Jan. 9, but some funds will remain unspent until the end of the Biden administration, according to journalist Ostap Yarysh of Voice of America.

8 January 2025, 03:50 PM

Ramstein meeting to set Ukraine’s defense strategy through 2027 – Pentagon

The 25th Ukraine Defense Contact Group (Ramstein-format) meeting on Jan. 9, led by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, will outline Ukraine’s long-term defense strategy through 2027, the U.S. Department of Defense official statement wrote on Jan. 7.

8 January 2025, 08:52 AM

Biden to approve his last Ukraine aid package

The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is preparing to unveil a substantial and final military aid package for Ukraine during Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's visit to Germany on Jan. 9.

8 January 2025, 01:25 AM

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