Russia has intensified cyber operations against Ukraine and NATO countries, according to previous U.S. intelligence and private sector reports.

The pause that Hegseth ordered is meant to remain in effect while negotiations to end Russia’s war on Ukraine are ongoing, the Washington Post reported.

U.S. President Donald Trump has frozen military aid to Ukraine, just days after publicly confronting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House and accusing him of being insufficiently grateful for Washington's backing.

U.S. officials said the halt in military funding, an extraordinary pressure tactic, would be lifted if Ukraine’s president shows an openness to peace talks.

Special Report' panelists discuss reactions to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy saying the end of the Russia-Ukraine war is 'far away.'

European leaders are shoring up support for Ukraine while the Trump administration is ramping up criticism of the country’s leader. It follows an Oval Office clash on Friday between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump over how to approach peace talks with Russia.

President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Monday expressed the need for peace. Zelenskky said he is willing to work with the United States and Europe to ensure peace. Posting on X, the Ukrainian president said there is need to end the war with Russia.