Pete Hegseth

According to media reports, the White House is looking for a replacement for the head of the Pentagon due to accusations of disclosing details of the attack on the Houthis to close associates. The White House called this "fake news", stating that the president fully supports Pete Hegseth.

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hagset shared details of the March attack on Houthis in a Signal chat that included his wife, brother, and lawyer. This raises questions about his use of unclassified systems for sensitive information.

Amid the investigation into the leak of classified information from the Pentagon, three high-ranking US Department of Defense officials have been fired. According to Politico, these are Darin Selnick, Colin Carroll, and Dan Caldwell, two of whom plan to sue.

Andrzej Duda stated that Poland should seek protection from the Russian threat through French nuclear deterrence. He continues to call for access to American nuclear weapons.

Dan Caldwell was sent on leave for disclosure. An investigation is underway, but details are not disclosed. He is known for isolationist views and criticism of aid to Ukraine.

Britain and France will present Trump with a force plan for Ukraine, hoping to convince the United States to provide security guarantees to Kyiv. Military leaders are working out the details of the European coalition.

The President of Ukraine addressed the participants of "Ramstein", emphasizing the need for 10 Patriot systems. He emphasized that Russia is the only cause of the war.

Rustem Umerov stated that the participation of the US Secretary of Defense in the "Ramstein" meeting confirms support for Ukraine. Hegset joined the meeting online, despite previous reports of the absence of a US representative.

Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, announced plans to save $150 billion for the US budget instead of the promised $1 trillion. The DOGE website contains errors in the calculation of savings.

The United States and Panama will sign an agreement on the free passage of American warships through the Panama Canal. The parties also signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in the field of security.

The US is strengthening cooperation with Panama to protect the canal from threats from China. China has criticized the US statements, accusing them of hegemonism and seeking to control the canal.

The Pentagon is considering withdrawing up to 10,000 troops from Eastern Europe. This raises concerns that the US is abandoning allies amid the threat from the Russian Federation.

The Trump administration has approved a US defense budget of about $1 trillion. The Secretary of Defense noted that this is the largest budget for the military.

The Finnish Minister of Defense called on NATO to have a clear action plan in case of the withdrawal of US troops from Europe, in order to avoid a window of opportunity for Russian aggression. He emphasized coordination with EU initiatives.

The US will not participate in the meeting of the Contact Group on Defense of Ukraine. This raises concerns about a change in the US approach to military support for Kyiv.

China has launched the second phase of military exercises around Taiwan, Strait Thunder-2025A, to blockade the island. The international community has expressed concern about China's actions.

The Chinese armed forces are conducting large-scale military exercises near Taiwan. The purpose of the exercises is to test combat readiness, block key areas and sea routes.

The US is creating a new command for military operations in Japan. This is being done to strengthen defense coordination and support allies in the region amid the growing threat from China.

The US President does not plan to fire anyone after the leak of information about plans to strike the Houthis in Yemen by adding a journalist to a secret Signal chat. Trump called it a "witch hunt".

The Pentagon is preparing for a conflict with China over Taiwan, changing its strategy. Europe will have to defend itself against Russia on its own, as the US refocuses.

Jennifer Hagseth, the wife of the Pentagon chief, was present at her husband's negotiations with foreign military counterparts, where confidential information was discussed. Some participants in the meetings were surprised by her presence.

Israel has expressed outrage over the leak of confidential information from a Signal chat discussing plans for strikes against the Houthis in Yemen. The leak may have compromised an intelligence source.

Four American soldiers who disappeared in Lithuania from a training ground near Pabrade have died. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed his condolences to the families and loved ones.

The Atlantic revealed details of US strikes on Yemen from a closed Signal chat of Trump's advisors. This happened after criticism from the administration regarding the leak of information.

Democratic Senator Ron Wyden has called for the resignation of National Security Advisor Waltz and Defense Secretary Hegseth. The reason was suspicion of violating US national security.

Donald Trump supported Mike Waltz after the incident with the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic getting into a closed chat where military plans were discussed. Trump said the situation did not affect the military operation.

The Atlantic editor was accidentally added to a chat with plans for strikes on Houthis. Congress is outraged, adviser Waltz faces resignation due to the leak.

In the correspondence, US officials expressed disdain for European allies, believing that they "free-ride" on US assistance in the fight against the Houthis in Yemen, planning to shift the costs to them.

Jeffrey Goldberg witnessed a discussion of attacks on the Houthis in Yemen in a secret Signal chat. He received information about US plans two hours before they began.

The Trump administration is seeking to create a missile defense system similar to the Israeli "Iron Dome". The "Golden Dome" project requires billions of dollars for development.