The U.S. Secretary of Defense's Tie Sparks Controversy: Its Colors Resemble the Russian Flag

The tie worn by U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sparked widespread controversy after he appeared in it during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House last Friday.

The tie appeared in red, white, and blue colors, which some commentators considered matching the colors of the Russian flag, despite U.S. officials confirming that it represents the American flag.

The image spread widely across social media, with sarcastic remarks from Russian figures like Kirill Dmitriev, while U.S. Vice President Jay D. Vance defended the secretary, asserting that the colors are American.

This controversy comes amid discussions about supplying Ukraine with advanced weapons to confront Russia, alongside American calls to limit arms shipments while focusing on ending the war.