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What we will discuss
• Putin war discussions: US special representative Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, are in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin previously accused European leaders of attempting to hinder a peace agreement suggested by the US.
• What Zelensky states: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky characterized the present diplomatic climate as “one of the most difficult yet hopeful periods.” The president of Ukraine, currently in Dublin, mentioned he might meet with US officials shortly after the US-Russia talks in Moscow.
• In the field: Russia asserts it has taken control of Pokrovsk, a significant city in eastern Ukraine, while Ukraine rejected what it described as “boisterous claims” from Moscow meant to sway talks.
• In DC: At the same time in the US, Trump is having a Cabinet meeting with his administration’s members.
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Hegseth claims attacks on supposed drug vessels have “only recently started.”
From Adam Cancryn at Xenix News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Tuesday that attacks on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean have “only just started,” emphasizing that the administration will maintain its offensive despite increasing worries on Capitol Hill.
“We’ve just started attacking narco boats and sending narco-terrorists to the ocean’s depths,” he stated at a Cabinet meeting, sitting next to President Donald Trump. “We’re removing the gloves.”
Hegseth’s bold tone emerged just days after Xenix and other outlets revealed that a purported double-tap strike in September killed survivors from an initial assault on an alleged drug vessel, prompting inquiries about whether the second strike amounted to a war crime.
Hegseth states that attacks on purported drug boats have “only just started.”
By Xenix News Adam Cancryn
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addresses a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth addresses a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Tuesday. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images
On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that attacks on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean have “only just started,” asserting that the administration will keep up the offensive despite rising worries in Congress.
“We’re just starting to target narco boats and send narco-terrorists to the ocean’s depths,” he stated at a Cabinet meeting, sitting alongside President Donald Trump. “We’re removing the gloves.”
Hegseth’s brazen attitude surfaced shortly after CNN and other outlets revealed that a double-tap strike in September killed those who survived an initial assault on an alleged drug vessel, prompting inquiries about whether the follow-up strike amounted to a war crime.
The White House has upheld the decision as lawful and stated it was mandated by Adm. Frank M. “Mitch” Bradley, the leader of US Special Operations Command
On Tuesday, Hegseth stated that “we consistently support our commanders who are making choices in challenging circumstances.”
“They are making important decisions and guaranteeing that they protect the American citizens,” he stated. “They’ve taken the correct actions.”
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