US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth will miss a NATO-led meeting of over 50 defence ministers, highlighting concerns about diminishing US support for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia. This marks the first absence of a Pentagon chief at these meetings since the UDCG was formed to coordinate military aid in 2020. Hegseth's predecessor, Lloyd Austin, initiated the group, which has facilitated approximately $126 billion in aid to Ukraine. Hegseth's absence raises questions on the future US role while NATO ministers discuss increasing defence spending targets.
Hegseth's absence signifies a notable departure from US support for Ukraine, with no Pentagon chief attending a key NATO meeting for military aid.
The UDCG, initially established to coordinate military assistance for Ukraine, now faces uncertainty as the US leadership transitions away from active involvement.
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