Hegseth sets out hard line on European defence and Nato

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth signaled a shift in Washington’s stance on the Ukraine war, urging European nations to provide the majority of funding for Ukraine and downplaying the likelihood of Ukraine returning to pre-2014 borders or joining Nato. Hegseth’s remarks, made at a defence summit in Brussels, reflect the Trump administration’s position on the conflict and potential peace negotiations with Russia. The US will no longer heavily support Ukraine, emphasizing the need for European allies to step up their aid and defence spending to safeguard European security.

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