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Pentagon Merges Ukraine Office, Shifts Focus to Asia

5/25/2025

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The Pentagon is set to merge its office managing military policy for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia into the Europe and NATO office, signaling a reduced emphasis on Ukraine despite coordinating over $130 billion in aid since 2022. This move underscores a significant shift in U.S. military priorities, with a growing focus on Asia under President Trump.

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The Pentagon is set to merge its office managing military policy for Russia, Ukraine, and Eurasia into the Europe and NATO office, signaling a reduced emphasis on Ukraine despite coordinating over $130 billion in aid since 2022. This move underscores a significant shift in U.S. military priorities, with a growing focus on Asia under President Trump.