Trump announces 5,000 US troops to Poland — one week after US froze scheduled combat-team rotation and amid Russia’s threat
Meanwhile, Russia began its nuclear drills in Belarus, bordening Poland.
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Axios: Cuba has acquired over 300 Russian and Iranian military drones
A classified assessment shared with Axios says Havana has stockpiled the drones since 2023 and its military has begun weighing strikes on US targets.
Pentagon is now studying Ukraine’s drone warfare up close
American military personnel have been sent to Ukraine to study modern drone warfare and integrate Ukrainian battlefield experience…
Pentagon just unlocked $400 million in Ukraine aid that had been “collecting dust” after McConnell’s WP column
The 2026 funding was fully authorized months ago. It sat untouched at the Pentagon while Ukraine fought.
Hegseth skips Ukraine weapons meeting again — third-tier Pentagon official sent instead
Over 50 defense ministers will gather virtually on 15 April to coordinate weapons for Ukraine.
CNN: Hegseth ordered halt to Ukraine arms—White House learned from the press
Senior US and Ukrainian officials were blindsided by the sudden stop in missile deliveries.
Trump sends just ten Patriot missiles to Kyiv, while Ukraine needs hundreds, and other weapons remain in limbo
Ten Patriots are expected to arrive but Ukraine’s cities need hundreds.
Hegseth confirms US diverted Ukraine’s anti-drone systems to Middle East
The US defense secretary claimed US troop protection and urgent threats as reasons behind the move.
US Defense Secretary skips Ukraine meeting for first time since creating it
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will miss Wednesday's gathering of 50 defense ministers coordinating military aid for Ukraine. The absence marks the first time since 2022 that America's top defense official has skipped the meeting the US originally created.
Reuters: Russian authorities see rising economic risks, internal reports show
Sources close to the news outlet note that Vladimir Putin himself has grown increasingly concerned about Russia's economy.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects suggestions of early concessions to Putin
Hegseth noted that it is a recognition of the hard power realities on the ground after a lot of ''investment in sacrifice'' by the Ukrainians.
US Defense chief announces no new Ukraine aid plans ahead of Ramstein meeting – WP
US Defense Secretary Hegseth will attend the NATO meeting previously without plans to announce new Ukraine aid.
Politico: US Defense Secretary Hegseth to attend NATO Ukraine meeting, but no new arms expected
Over 50 defense ministers gather in Brussels next week amid uncertainty over American military support for Ukraine, while Britain steps into Washington's traditional leadership role.
“This war needs to end” US Defense Secretary pick prioritizes China, downplays Ukraine war
During his Senate confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth for the role of Pentagon chief spoke barely about Russo-Ukrainian war, raising concerns about the future of US military assistance to Ukraine. However, he emphasized that "we want this to be as beneficial as possible for Ukrainians, but this war needs to end."