The missiles were instead sent off to American forces in the Middle East as the US braces for possible conflict with Iran over the stalled nuclear deal, as well as the Houthi rebel group in Yemen, according to the WSJ. The order also coincided with Hegseth’s absence from the most recent Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting, which was the first time a DOD chief missed the conference since Russia began its invasion in 2022. “I am convinced that the president of the United States has all the powers and enough leverage to step up,” Zelensky said, adding that Ukraine already backs the 30-day cease-fire deal proposed by the US.
Author: Ronny Reyes
Published at: 2025-06-08 19:52:20
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