Secretary of State Antony Blinken has disagreed with General Mark Milley over his approach to the conflict in Ukraine.

According to a portrait by The New York Times, Blinken favored continuing the fight, while Milley suggested negotiations with Russia. The article highlights Blinken's role in supporting Ukraine, but also criticizes his handling of the situation in Afghanistan. It also points out that Blinken is leaving the State Department without having succeeded in negotiating a peace in Ukraine.