Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump because the US Secretary of Protection, said that the upcoming administration understands the character of the full-scale conflict in Ukraine and helps its swift decision.
Supply: Hegseth's remarks throughout Senate hearings on Tuesday, 14 January, as reported by European Pravda
Particulars: Senator Angus King questioned Hegseth about his stance on Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, noting that it was absent from his transient opening assertion.
In response, the Pentagon nominee stated the matter is a political choice on the stage of the US president-elect, who "has made it very clear that he want to see an finish to this battle".
Quote: "We all know who the aggressor is. We all know who the great man is. We’d wish to see it [the resolution – ed.] as advantageous for the Ukrainians as potential. However that conflict wants to come back to an finish."
Extra particulars: The nomination of Hegseth, a veteran of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and Fox Information host, has been overshadowed by scandals together with alleged abuse of alcohol and harassment.
Regardless of the controversies, Trump has reaffirmed his help for Hegseth.
Background: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin, who’re departing the workplace, defined in a joint column for The New York Instances the dangers of withdrawing army assist to Ukraine and a untimely ceasefire.
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