Hegseth softens stance on Ukraine’s NATO goal

Hegseth softens stance on Ukraine’s NATO goal as Trump doubles down
Their remarks added to the anxiety, in Washington and across Europe, surrounding Trump’s plan to pursue a deal that would end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Hegseth rules out Ukraine NATO membership as part of any ceasefire with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. will no longer be the "primary guarantor of security in Europe," which he said must step up to secure Ukraine.
Hegseth walks back earlier Ukraine, NATO remarks
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he stands by his comments from Brussels on it being unrealistic for Ukraine to be offered NATO membership as part of a settlement,
Hegseth softens stance on Ukraine’s potential NATO membership
The clarification appeared designed to address the backlash ignited by his remarks as President Trump pursues negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Hegseth ends hopes for Ukraine to join NATO
Fox News correspondent Lucas Tomlinson reports on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks about Ukraine on 'Special Report.'
Hegseth visits NATO as allies await US Ukraine plans
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic and in sweeping remarks suggested Kyiv should abandon hopes of winning all its territory back from Russia
NATO membership for Ukraine not off the table, US official says
A senior U.S. official on Thursday said the United States had not ruled out potential NATO membership for Ukraine or a negotiated return to its pre-2014 borders, contradicting comments made this week by the U.
Hegseth responds to blowback from Ukraine, NATO remarks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday responded to global blowback to his comments this week that Ukraine should not expect to join NATO or return to it’s pre-2014 borders as President Trump seeks to kickstart negotiations with Russia over the war.
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Hegseth briefing after meeting NATO defence ministers in Brussels
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Vance doubles down on demand for NATO to boost defense spending, Hegseth defends Ukraine comments
Both Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are in Europe amid President Trump's announcement of potential U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine. CBS News ...
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NATO allies insist Ukraine and Europe must be in peace talks as Trump touts Putin meeting
Several NATO allies stressed on Thursday that Ukraine and Europe must not be cut out of any peace negotiations as U.S.
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'So wrong and so scary!' Hegseth battered for 'faux-alpha-male bluster' NATO speech
A Thursday press conference at NATO by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth left some viewers commenting that they were ...
News Analysis: Trump cedes to Russia on Ukraine, but the bigger victim may be NATO
As Trump grants Putin his main wish to end war in Ukraine, Kyiv and Europe voice anger at not being included in proposed ...