Reuters investigation: Early in Donald Trump's term, a verbal order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led to the suspension of arms shipments to Ukraine

Early in Donald Trump's term, a verbal order by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led to the suspension of arms shipments to Ukraine, surprising White House officials. Following a meeting to discuss the possible suspension of aid, Hegseth ordered 11 flights halted without the approval of the president or other top officials. This highlighted the chaos in the administration's decision-making process, and the flights resumed days later. The cancellation has caused confusion and concern among Ukrainian and European officials, highlighting internal conflicts within the Pentagon and the lack of coordination in foreign policy.