In a dramatic turn of events, Russia’s new defense minister, Andrei Belousov, reached out to U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin with alarming news: Russia suspected a covert Ukrainian operation against them had U.S. backing. This unexpected call, which came after several years of limited communication, threw the Pentagon into a frenzy as officials scrambled to clarify the situation and prevent any potential escalation. Despite Ukraine's secretive military maneuvers causing tension, including s...