9 July 11:50
Pete Hegseth unilaterally decided to halt arms supplies to Ukraine, causing confusion in the Trump administration.
Ana-Maria Tapescu

International
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has suspended arms shipments to Ukraine without informing the White House, causing confusion among Trump administration officials. President Donald Trump said he was not involved in the decision, assuring that the US would continue to provide military aid to Ukraine. This is the second time military aid has been halted after a similar suspension in February. CNN highlights the arbitrary way decisions are made within the administration.
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