The Daily Telegraph reported that U.S. Secretary of War Peter Hegseth decided to exclude Army Secretary Dan DeRusseau from the Ukraine negotiations due to his overly proactive approach, which appeared to exceed his authority, and it created tension within the government.
The report pointed out that this move highlights Hegseth's increasingly cautious attitude in handling internal affairs and foreign policy.
However, some interpretations suggest that this is a manifestation of a broader internal power struggle over negotiation dominance: Hegseth's faction versus Vance's group, while another faction is led by Rubio.
Another account, citing sources from CNN, states that DeRusseau's role in the peace negotiation process has once again sparked speculation about his potential to replace Hegseth.
In summary, this is likely a power struggle within the Pentagon. Hegseth, who was suddenly appointed without roots, lacks a sense of security and execution capability; while DeRusseau is too prominent and eager to show off, not giving enough respect to his superiors. Therefore, where there are people, there is a "Jianghu" (underworld), and the Pentagon is no exception.
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