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Pentagon suspends funding, throwing Ukraine aid into question
Most spending activities are under review, including, it seems, Foreign Military Sales and Security Assistance packages.
Trump’s Nominee for Pentagon Weapons Buyer Was a Key Figure in the President's First Impeachment
President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the military’s top weapons buyer was the official who directed the Pentagon to withhold aid from Ukraine in 2019
Running the numbers: What if the US were to stop supporting Ukraine?
Even putting aside the security and moral reasons for supporting a free Kyiv, which are immense, backing Ukraine is a financially sound decision for the United States.
Pentagon appointments suggest Trump’s scepticism about Ukraine and its impact on Taiwan
Several new Defence Department officials have disputed contention that supporting Ukraine's defence could deter Beijing's plans for Taiwan While the Pentagon awaits Senate confirmation of its new chief amid fresh allegations of the nominee's history of abuse,
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Ukraine is pinning hopes on Putin exasperating Trump
Washington and Kyiv are holding fast to separate assumptions about the prospect of ending the ongoing war — but both could be wrong.
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, he’ll face daunting array of issues
When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.
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Trump Seizes the Initiative with Ultimatum on Ukraine
During a presidential debate in Philadelphia last September with Vice President Kamala Harris, Donald Trump made a bold prediction about Ukraine. In response to a question from the moderator, Trump said: “That is a war that’s dying to be settled.
Trump’s back, here’s what it means for the Pentagon on Day 1
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Austin, the first Black defense secretary, ends his term marred by Afghanistan but buoyed by Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is bidding farewell to the forces and personnel he's led through a tumultuous term.
US sending Patriot missiles from Israel to Ukraine, Axios reports
"We have seen the reports but have nothing to provide at this time," a Pentagon spokesperson said in response to the report. A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed to Axios that a Patriot system had been returned to the U.
At Pentagon, a missing portrait and fears of an upheaval
It's hard to tell just where retired General Mark Milley's portrait once hung in the Pentagon's prestigious E-ring hallway, alongside all of the former chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store
When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.