The U.S. Cyber Command is pausing its offensive operations against Russia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the decision, which was confirmed Monday by a U.S. official speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive operations.

The Pentagon has denied media reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had ordered a halt in offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to a senior defense official.

The Trump administration has ordered the United States to end offensive cyber operations targeting Russia, part of an effort to draw Russian President Vladimir Putin into talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump’s nominee for the top policy job at the Pentagon is acknowledging that Russia invaded Ukraine and poses a significant military threat to the U.S. and Europe.

Prompting the choice was a disastrous visit by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week. Rather than signing a deal to share rare earth minerals in exchange for U.S. support, Zelenskyy ended up in a spat with Trump and Vice President JD Vance, who publicly berated him.

Cybersecurity operations against Russia have not been stopped, the Pentagon confirmed Tuesday as defense officials denied multiple reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had halted intelligence gathering against the country.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has halted offensive cyber operations against Russia, according to media reports. The Pentagon chief ordered U.S. Cyber Command to pause offensive operations

The defense secretary’s instructions, which were given before President Trump’s blowup with the Ukrainian president, are apparently part of an effort to draw Russia into talks on the war.

Cyber Command oversees and coordinates the Pentagon’s cybersecurity work and ... Trump has vowed to end the war that began when Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago, and on Monday he slammed ...

The Pentagon decision, which was first reported ... particularly as China and Russia have sought to interfere with the nation's economy, elections and security. Republican lawmakers and national ...