U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called criticisms of President Donald Trump's pause on Ukraine aid "all garbage" despite admitting that the policy appeared to some to be "pro-Russia." Hegseth was asked about the pause in military aid for Ukraine Thursday during a meeting with British Defense Secretary John Healey.

Pete Hegseth told a meeting at the Pentagon that ‘only President Trump’ could bring Russia and Ukraine to the table - AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed accusations of a pro-Russia stance, calling them ‘garbage’. He stated that President Trump seeks a peaceful resolution to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, emphasizing negotiations over military support.