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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper Urges Support For Ukraine

Defense Secretary James Mattis welcomes Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen. Wei Fenghe to the Pentagon

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper recently shared insights on the heightened threat of terrorist attacks against the United States, citing Iranian proxy groups like Hamas and Hezbollah as potential threats. Esper acknowledged FBI Director Christopher Wray's warning about the increased risk post the October 7th attacks on Israel.

Shifting focus to Viktor Orban's stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict after meeting with former President Trump, Esper supported Trump's approach of not providing financial aid to Ukraine. He highlighted concerns about Ukraine's ability to sustain itself without external support, especially in the face of Russia's superior resources.

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