Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has ordered U.S. Cyber Command to halt offensive cyber operations and information operations against Russia, a U.S. official familiar with the matter said.

Multiple U.S. officials tell CBS News that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a directive to U.S. Cyber Command to pause planning against Russia, including offensive digital actions. The duration of the pause is unclear,

Responding to a question about Hegseth’s announcement that the U.S. Cyber Command would pause offensive efforts against Vladimir Putin’s government while a Russo-Ukrainian peace deal is being negotiated, U.S. Rep. Carlos Gimenez chided the Donald Trump appointee’s decision.