Fighting for pre-2014 borders ‘unrealistic’ for Ukraine

Hegseth tells Europe a return to Ukraine's pre-Russia invasion borders is 'unrealistic'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of European leaders that restoring Ukraine's pre-2014 borders was an 'illusionary goal.'
Hegseth Says Return to Ukraine’s Pre-2014 Borders Is ‘Unrealistic’
In his first trip abroad, the new U.S. defense secretary told allies, including NATO officials, that a durable peace could only come “with a realistic assessment of the battlefield.”
Hegseth calls Ukraine’s peace goals ‘unrealistic’ in meeting with allies
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said any deal must come with international oversight between Russian and Ukrainian forces, and no NATO membership for Ukraine.
Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect return to old borders, NATO membership
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders was unrealistic and the Trump administration does not see NATO membership for Kyiv as part of a solution to the war triggered by Russia's invasion.
Hegseth calls Ukraine’s return to old borders ‘unrealistic’
The Defense secretary's comments at NATO headquarters signal the Trump administration will support stopping Russian efforts in Ukraine — with caveats.
The Latest: Hegseth says Ukraine must abandon hope of restoring pre-war borders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a major shift in U.S. policy on Ukraine: The way forward, he told allies in Brussels, is to abandon the “illusory goal” of a return to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders and prepare for a negotiated settlement with Russia,
Pete Hegseth: Fighting for pre-2014 borders ‘unrealistic’ for Ukraine
The defense secretary's remarks further demonstrated the Trump administration's belief that Ukraine will have to cede territory to negotiate an end to the war.
US defense chief Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic. In sweeping remarks Wednesday, Hegseth suggests that the way forward for Ukraine is for the country to abandon hope
Pete Hegseth tells NATO that a return to Ukraine's 2014 borders is ‘unrealistic'
Speaking at a NATO meeting in Belgium, the defense secretary said the U.S. would no longer tolerate an imbalanced relationship with its allies.
Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared at his first meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group on Wednesday to tell allies that the liberation of all Russian-occupied Ukrainian territory "is an unrealistic objective.
Hegseth rules out Ukraine NATO membership in any ceasefire with Russia
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia must include security guarantees for ...
Sec. Hegseth warns NATO of shift in US policy on Ukraine, European defense
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Hegseth Says Ukraine's Return to Pre-2014 Borders 'Unrealistic'
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is "unrealistic." ...