Afghanistan, July 10 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth halted arms transfers to Ukraine without informing the White House, sparking controversy and concerns over internal coordination.
In a surprising move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly halted the shipment of military aid to Ukraine without informing President Donald Trump, the State Department, or the U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine. The decision was made last week, according to a report by CNN published on July 9.
President Trump, when asked about the suspension during a cabinet meeting, distanced himself from the decision, stating, "I don't know, why don't you tell me?" His remarks suggest a clear lack of coordination at the highest levels of the U.S. government.
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