Pentagon data leak doesn't affect US relations with allies – Blinken
The leak of classified data hasn't affected the United States' cooperation with allies. Earlier media reported that the US was collecting information on friendly countries and monitoring them
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made the comments while on a trip to the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, Reuters reports.
"Based on conversations that I've had, I have not heard anything that would affect our cooperation with allies and partners," he said, adding that he has heard "appreciation" for the steps that Washington has taken.
Blinken added that the investigation is ongoing, and the suspect has been detained and charged. He added that the United States has taken steps to further protect the data.
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On April 6, The New York Times reported on the leak of classified documents detailing US and NATO plans to boost the Ukrainian army ahead of a planned counteroffensive. The Pentagon launched an investigation. Almost immediately, a new batch of classified documents appeared on social media, allegedly revealing American national security secrets regarding Ukraine, the Middle East, and China.
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