US Shifts Policy Towards Ukraine in NATO Meeting
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February 13, 2025 05:30
nato meeting - US Defense Secretary signals change in approach towards Ukraine's NATO membership in latest NATO meeting.
US Defense Secretary's Statements
In a recent NATO meeting, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated a shift in US policy towards Ukraine, stating that NATO membership for Ukraine is not a realistic goal at the moment. Hegseth emphasized the need for strong security guarantees for sustainable peace, supported by European and non-European forces, but not as part of NATO's Article 5 collective defense principle. These statements suggest a departure from previous approaches, setting the stage for intensified discussions within the Alliance.
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