Every American should love tariffs.

For the first time, we will introduce the possibility of a full third-country ban for crypto asset services.

It will act as a strong deterrent for countries hosting platforms that help Russia evade our sanctions.

We propose for the first time to ban from entry into the European Union anyone who has served in the Russian Armed Forces since the beginning of the war.

Europe stays off limits for anyone who has participated in the invasion of Ukraine. As simple as that.

Weapons for civilians. All the time, all the time, weapons save lives.

I tell citizens and residents: go arm yourselves. It saves lives.

Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs said the deal will provide Latvia with access to technological expertise and create opportunities for joint production in the drone sector.

Russia understands that if there are 600+ drones and missiles, they will feel this war just as we feel it, but they will feel it at home.

Ukraine needs Europe, and Europe now needs Ukraine.

Europe cannot rearm effectively without Ukraine. And our support to Ukraine is not charity; it is self-defense. We need to deter Russia.

As one partner said today during our meeting, Europe cannot protect itself without Ukraine. And it means Ukraine has to be in NATO.

Hegseth has removed numerous senior military leaders, intervened in promotions, centralized decision-making, and restricted access to information.

One example cited was the dismissal of Army Chief of Staff Randy George after months of tensions with Hegseth. George had sought a meeting to improve relations but was fired before it took place.

Many senior Pentagon personnel now avoid attracting attention from Hegseth’s office out of concern for potential career consequences, which some describe as an atmosphere of distrust and internal friction.

Hegseth’s office has rejected the claims, arguing that leadership changes were necessary to align the military with administration priorities.