Hegseth rules out Ukraine NATO membership in any ceasefire with Russia
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Ukraine's NATO membership and return to old borders is "unrealistic," Secretary Hegseth says
President Trump said he will likely meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Trump spoke with Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy separately about immediate ...CBS News - 11h -
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Hegseth Says Return to Ukraine’s Prewar 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.”The New York Times - 12h -
Morning Report — The art of the Russia-Ukraine peace deal
In today’s issue: President Trump said he’s working to fulfil a campaign promise to end Russia’s three-year invasion of Ukraine, ushering in negotiations with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ...The Hill - 44m -
Trump-Putin call ‘not a betrayal’ of Ukraine, insists US’s Hegseth as he heads for Nato showdown – Europe live
US defence minister meets Nato counterparts in Brussels after Trump says he is ready to negotiate a Ukrainian ceasefire with Russia. Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate ...The Guardian - 1h -
Trump says ‘I’m OK with’ Russian president Putin’s demand to keep Ukraine out of Nato – live
US president backs defense secretary who said Ukraine’s Nato membership was not ‘practical’; Tulsi Gabbard sworn in as national intelligence chief. Several Democratic state attorneys general ...The Guardian - 10h -
Tracking Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps and charts
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Hegseth calls return to old Ukraine borders 'unrealistic'
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth says Ukraine keeping prewar borders 'unrealistic' Defense ...The Hill - 12h -
Trump says US and Russia to start talks on Ukraine war ‘immediately’
American leader will meet Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for discussionsFinancial Times - 12h -
Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire
US secretary of defence Pete Hegseth says Ukraine would have to cede territory, alarming Kyiv and European allies. US politics – live updates Donald Trump has said that he and Vladimir ...The Guardian - 13h -
Trump takes questions on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Oval Office
President Trump took questions from reporters Wednesday at the swearing-in of his newly confirmed director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Trump said he will probably meet with Russian ...CBS News - 13h -
Trump on whether Ukraine, Russia are equal in peace talks: 'It's an interesting question'
President Trump on Wednesday would not say whether he considers Ukraine to be an “equal member” of efforts to end the war between Moscow and Kyiv, as his administration pushes for negotiations ...The Hill - 13h -
Breaking down Trump's latest moves on Russia, Ukraine
President Trump held a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin as his administration brokers deals to procure detained Americans. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers news on ...CBS News - 16h -
Trump speaks to Russia's Putin, Ukraine's Zelenskyy
President Trump announced on social media his calls with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.CBS News - 16h -
Hegseth's blunt message on Ukraine's war with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that U.S. troops will not be deployed to Ukraine to defend against Russia and is conceding that the U.S. ally's mission to return to its pre-2014 borders is an ...CBS News - 17h -
Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato
The US defence secretary tells Europe to spend more and take responsibility for Ukraine's future defence.BBC News - 17h -
Hegseth visits NATO as allies await US Ukraine plans
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic and in sweeping remarks suggested Kyiv should abandon hopes of winning all its territory back from RussiaABC News - 18h -
Ukraine detains top intel official, accuses "the rat" of working for Russia
Ukraine's main intelligence agency, the SBU, says one of its most senior officials was disinformation back to Russia.CBS News - 19h -
Hegseth says it's "unrealistic" for Ukraine to return to its pre-2014 borders
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Wednesday, "We want... a sovereign and prosperous Ukraine, but we must start by recognizing that returning to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is an unrealistic ...CBS News - 20h -
Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace deal with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that he does not believe Ukraine joining NATO is “realistic,” as the Trump administration looks to broker an end to Russia’s war in the country. ...The Hill - 21h -
Russia attacks Ukraine's capital, rules out returning any occupied land
Ukraine's leader says a Russian strike on Kyiv shows Putin is "not preparing for peace," as the Kremlin rules out swapping occupied territory for a peace deal.CBS News - 21h -
Full Ukrainian liberation from Russia 'unrealistic,' Hegseth tells allies
"The bloodshed must stop and this war must end," U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.ABC News - 21h -
Pete Hegseth tells NATO that a return to Ukraine's 2014 borders is 'unrealistic'
Defense Secretary Hegseth said it was “unrealistic” to aim for a return to Ukraine’s borders as they were before 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea.NBC News - 21h -
Trump indicates Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end war in Ukraine
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Ukraine launches recruitment drive for young soldiers to fight Russia
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Ukraine and Russia trade long-range attacks as officials probe possibilities for peace
Officials say Russian forces have targeted Ukraine’s energy and gas infrastructure in a “massive” nighttime missile attack, while Ukrainian drones struck an important oil refinery inside RussiaABC News - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system
Trump says Ukraine ‘may be Russian someday’; Biden-approved weapons still flowing, says Kellogg. What we know on day 1,084. See all our Ukraine war coverage Ukraine implemented emergency ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’
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Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of building up military strength
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