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Pete Hegseth: We must start by recognizing that returning to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders is an unrealistic objective.

On the recordFebruary 14, 2025
We must start by recognizing that returning to Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders is an unrealistic objective.
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Pete Hegseth

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Hegseth indicates that Ukraine may need to cede territory in negotiations.

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