Hegseth rules out Ukraine NATO membership in any ceasefire with Russia

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. will no longer be the "primary guarantor of security in Europe," which he said must step up to secure Ukraine.

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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.”
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The US says it is unlikely that Ukraine will become a Nato member, despite a long-standing commitment to join.
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Trump says ‘I’m OK with’ Russian president Putin’s demand to keep Ukraine out of Nato – live

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Hegseth calls return to old Ukraine borders 'unrealistic'

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Trump says US and Russia to start talks on Ukraine war ‘immediately’

American leader will meet Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia for discussions
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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 ...
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Trump takes questions on Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Oval Office

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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 ...
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Breaking down Trump's latest moves on Russia, Ukraine

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Trump speaks to Russia's Putin, Ukraine's Zelenskyy

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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 ...
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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.
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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 Russia
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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.
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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 ...
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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 - 23h
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.
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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.
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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.
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Trump indicates Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end war in Ukraine

President Trump has indicated that Marc Fogel's release from Russia could help end the war in Ukraine. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams reports on that.
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Ukraine launches recruitment drive for young soldiers to fight Russia

Scheme to build ‘professional army’ comes ahead of US Treasury secretary Scott Bessent’s visit to Kyiv
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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 Russia
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Ukraine war briefing: Power restrictions as Russia hits energy system

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Ukraine war briefing: Kim Jong-un vows ongoing support for Russia’s ‘just cause’

North Korean leader also pledged further development of nuclear forces; UK foreign secretary says no imminent peace talks with Russia. What we know on day 1,082. See all our Ukraine war ...
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Ukraine's Zelensky accuses Russia of building up military strength

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