In a significant shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Pentagon to pause all offensive cyber operations against Russia. This decision comes as President Trump seeks to normalize relations with Moscow, deprioritizing Russian cyber threats in the process. Reports indicate that U.S. Cyber Command has been instructed to stand down on its planning and operations related to Russian cybersecurity issues, marking a notable victory for the Kremlin. As Trump and Putin engage in talks, concerns have risen about the implications of this pause on U.S. cybersecurity posture.