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.”
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.
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.
Hegseth calls return to old Ukraine borders ‘unrealistic’
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Hegseth says Ukraine cannot expect return to old borders, NATO membership
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Pete Hegseth to visit border for first time as defense secretary
Pete Hegseth's visit comes as encounters with immigrants at the southern border have decreased by 93%, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine returning to pre-2014 borders, accession to NATO is 'unrealistic'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Ukraine returning to pre-2014 borders, accession to NATO is 'unrealistic' “It’s nuttier than you even think!” the longtime Democratic strategist said, while also offering a tactic to combat it.
Hegseth calls out ‘unrealistic’ Ukrainian peace goals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Ukraine’s desire to recover territory lost to Russia since 2014 an “unrealistic objective," during a Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting in Brussels on Feb. 12.
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.
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Fort Bliss officials confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was visiting the Borderland on Monday. His ...
Hegseth warns Europeans 'realities' of China and border threats prevent US from guaranteeing their security
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned Europeans this week that "realities" prevent the U.S. from being its security guarantor, and to expect a drawdown of U.S. forces in the region.