Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Statements on Ukraine War
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls for an end to the Ukraine War and emphasizes diplomacy to achieve peace, without announcing new aid for Ukraine. He urges Europe to provide majority of future aid to Ukraine and increase defense spending, while emphasizing U.S. priority on securing its borders and addressing China threat.
Key Points
- Diplomacy and allied strength needed to establish lasting peace
- Europe urged to provide the majority of future aid to Ukraine
- Defense spending increase called for among NATO allies
Pros
- Emphasizes the need for diplomacy to end the Ukraine War
- Calls for Europe to take greater responsibility for Ukraine's aid and defense
Cons
- Did not announce any new aid for Ukraine