During a Senate Appropriations hearing, Senator Mitch McConnell questioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about the Trump administration's shifting stance on the Russia-Ukraine war. The administration has moved from a strong rhetoric of sanctions and peace promises to a disengaged, transactional diplomatic approach, causing frustrations among allies. Trump's desire to minimize U.S. involvement was illustrated by a reported conversation with Putin, where he indicated an unwillingness to support further sanctions. McConnell's intense questioning reflected underlying GOP concerns regarding the shift in U.S. foreign policy, emphasizing the administration's need for a clear stance on Ukraine's conflict.
MCCONNELL: It probably won't surprise you, but I'm going to start with Ukraine.
HEGSETH: Russia's the aggressor. MCCONNELL: Which side do you want to win?
Trump has increasingly signaled a desire to extricate the U.S. from any central role in the peace process.
McConnell grilled Hegseth to get a clear view of the administration's position.
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