Breaking news: Returning to Ukraine’s prewar borders is “unrealistic,” Hegseth says

Trump doesn't support NATO membership for Ukraine as part of a peace plan, he said.

View in browser Feb. 12, 2025, 10:26 a.m. ET BREAKING NEWS Mauricio Lima for The New York Times Pete Hegseth Says Return to Ukraine's Pre-War Borders Is 'Unrealistic' The U.S. defense secretary told Ukrainian and NATO officials that durable peace could only come "with a realistic assessment of the battlefield," adding that President Trump does not support Ukraine's membership in NATO as part of a peace plan. Read more Sign up for Your Places: Global Update. The latest news for any part of the world you select. Get it in your inbox Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Breaking News from The New York Times. To stop receiving Breaking News, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018