Pete Hegseth

UK seeks U.S. support for European peace initiatives in Ukraine

The UK Defense Secretary John Healey is heading to Washington for a two-day visit, where he will meet with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss aid to Ukraine and European-led peace proposals, The Guardian reported on March 5.

5 March 2025, 08:02 AM

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

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

Ex-Pentagon leaders slam 'reckless' military dismissals

Five former U.S. defense secretaries have condemned President Donald Trump's recent dismissal of top military officials, including Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. CQ Brown Jr., calling the move "reckless," Reuters reported on Feb. 28.

28 February 2025, 11:37 AM

Trump adviser says Ukraine’s NATO membership ‘not on the table’

Ukraine’s potential NATO membership is not being discussed, U.S. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said on Feb. 24 during a Fox News broadcast.

24 February 2025, 06:15 PM

Washington eyes troop cuts in Europe, prioritizes Asia, Mexico

The United States may withdraw a significant number of its troops from Europe, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a closed-door meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Munich Security Conference, NBC News reported on Feb. 20, citing five sources.

20 February 2025, 11:44 AM

White House: Elon Musk has no real authority in government downsizing department

Elon Musk is not an administrator of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and is not an official responsible for overseeing mass layoffs in federal agencies, according to a White House court filing obtained by Axios on Feb. 18.

18 February 2025, 01:23 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: U.S. troops in Ukraine and NATO entry ‘completely unrealistic’

Deploying U.S. military forces to Ukraine is not a realistic option, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said on Feb. 14, according to Poland’s Rzeczpospolita.

14 February 2025, 05:21 PM

Zelenskyy in Munich: Ukraine must build a 1.5 million-strong army before NATO doors open

Ukraine needs an army of 1.5 million troops until it becomes a NATO member, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a press conference in Munich on Feb. 14.

14 February 2025, 04:31 PM

Ukraine was never promised NATO membership as part of peace deal — Rutte

Ukraine was never guaranteed NATO membership as part of any potential peace agreement, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 10:19 PM

European NATO allies rattled by Hegseth’s Ukraine comments

NATO officials were "unpleasantly surprised" by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth effectively ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine, Euractiv reported on Feb. 12, citing diplomatic sources.

13 February 2025, 01:39 AM

Ukraine’s defense minister Umerov meets US counterpart Hegseth for the first time

Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Umerov met with newly appointed US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the first time on Feb. 12 on the sidelines of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group session in the Ramstein format in Brussels, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reported on Telegram.

12 February 2025, 02:24 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

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