Hegseth, Waltz Avoid Naming Russia as Aggressor in Ukraine
- Trump’s defense chief, security adviser cite need for peace
- Senior Democratic senator says Trump surrendering to Putin
Pete Hegseth
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Two of President Donald Trump’s top advisers declined to describe Russia as the aggressor in the war in Ukraine, as the administration seeks Vladimir Putin’s support for a peace deal.
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