On the recordFebruary 16, 2025
It was unrealistic to think Russia wouldn’t keep portions of Ukraine it took by force.
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Pete Hegseth
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msnbc.comIt was unrealistic to think Russia wouldn’t keep portions of Ukraine it took by force.
Hegseth suggested Russia would retain parts of Ukraine, indicating a lack of understanding of the situation.
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