Defense chief Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic
Feb 12, 2025 - 10:00

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said NATO membership for Ukraine was unrealistic and in sweeping remarks suggested that the way forward for Ukraine was 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.