Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next United States Defence Secretary, a move which is likely to have significant implications for Ukraine in its war against Russia.

There will be a lot on the plate for new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when he steps into his office on the Pentagon’s third floor E Ring.

When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.