Trump-Putin Call Was ‘No Betrayal’ of Ukraine, Hegseth Says

The call has raised concerns among some European leaders that Ukraine could effectively be sidelined in any peace negotiations.

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Hegseth calls return to old Ukraine borders 'unrealistic'

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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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Trump says he has spoken with Putin about ending Ukraine war

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