Fighting for pre-2014 borders ‘unrealistic’ for Ukraine

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 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 Ukraine cannot expect return to old borders, NATO membership
Syria's foreign minister was attending an international conference in Paris on Thursday as regional and Western powers seek to shield the country during its fragile transition amid ongoing instability across the region.
Hegseth: ‘No betrayal’ in US position on Russia, Ukraine
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said there’s “no betrayal” in the U.S. position on ending the war in Ukraine, as the Trump administration pushes for negotiations between Russia and the neighboring
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.
Hegseth calls return to old Ukraine borders ‘unrealistic’
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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 rules out Ukraine peacekeeping mission for US troops, says prewar borders are unrealistic
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. has ruled out NATO membership for Ukraine as part of any peace deal with Russia.
WATCH: Ukraine returning to original borders before Russian invasion ‘unrealistic,’ Hegseth says
In sweeping remarks Wednesday, Hegseth suggested that the way forward for Ukraine is for the country to abandon hopes of a return to its pre-2014 borders and prepare for a negotiated settlement with Russia — one that should be backed up with an international force of troops.
Ukraine’s Return to Pre-2014 Borders Is ‘Unrealistic Objective,’ Hegseth Says
The defense secretary outlined the Trump administration’s expectations as it pushes a negotiated end to the war with Russia.
US defense chief calls NATO membership for Ukraine ‘unrealistic,’ signaling a significant shift in support for Kyiv
Hegseth suggests way forward for Ukraine is for the country to abandon hopes of a return to its pre-2014 borders.
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