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U.S. Defense Secretary Calls Ukraine’s NATO Hopes “Unrealistic”

today13 February, 2025

Background

The new US Defence Secretary says Ukraine joining NATO is “unrealistic,” as is expecting a return to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders. That’s a blow to Ukraine’s aspirations, and weakens Kyiv’s negotiating position — according to former White House officials. Stuart Smith has more from Kyiv.

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen