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.

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.

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.