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Maryam Khanum

Hegseth Dodges Question on Who He Wants to Win the Russia-Ukraine War: 'Peace Serves Our National Interest'

The Defense Secretary acknowledged that Russia was the aggressor in the conflict with Ukraine. (Credit: ALEX WROBLEWSKI/AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth drew ire after he avoided a question from Senator Mitch McConnell on which side he was supporting in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

Hegseth was questioned on the conflict and his beliefs concerning its nature during a hearing on Wednesday.

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