NATO, Ukraine and Pete Hegseth

Hegseth rules out Ukraine NATO membership as part of any ceasefire with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. will no longer be the "primary guarantor of security in Europe," which he said must step up to secure Ukraine.
Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine and says Europe must be responsible for country’s security
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the war between Ukraine and Russia “must end,” that Kyiv joining NATO is unrealistic, and that the US will no longer prioritize European and Ukrainian security as the Trump administration shifts its attention to securing the US’ own borders and deterring war with China.
Hegseth rules out NATO membership for Ukraine in peace deal with Russia
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that he does not believe Ukraine joining NATO is “realistic,” as the Trump administration looks to broker an end to Russia’s war in the country.
Hegseth calls NATO membership for Ukraine unrealistic
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also dismissed deploying U.S. troops to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force.
Hegseth rules out Ukraine NATO membership, says security is Europe's obligation
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic, claiming Europe is responsible for protecting the war-torn nation and its borders.
Making or breaking NATO: End of Russia-Ukraine war could signal new beginning for Europe
President Donald Trump’s phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Feb. 12 marked the beginning of the end of the three-year war in Ukraine. It also opened a new phase in America’s trans-Atlantic relations.
Russia 'set to declare victory over Ukraine and Nato in days'
Ukraine's military intelligence fears Russia could 'declare' victory over Ukraine - and even NATO - within days.
Russia's NATO ultimatum stirs Baltic unease amid Ukraine talks
The head of the Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that Russia may issue an ultimatum regarding NATO borders reverting to their 1997 status during negotiations concerning Ukraine. This could mean demanding the withdrawal from the Alliance of countries such as Poland and the Baltic states.
US weighing automatic NATO membership for Ukraine if Russia violates peace
This option could serve as one of the security guarantees for Ukraine, addressing a key concern for Kyiv and its allies about Russia potentially regrouping for a new invasion. However, recent remarks by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth about Ukraine's "unrealistic" NATO membership,
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Hegseth softens stance on Ukraine’s NATO goal as Trump doubles down
BRUSSELS — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday moderated a key piece of his dramatic remarks here at NATO ...
Hegseth responds to blowback from Ukraine, NATO remarks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday responded to global blowback to his comments this week that Ukraine should not ...
Pete Hegseth warns NATO allies ‘Uncle Sam’ won’t be ‘Uncle Sucker,’ defends Ukraine border comments
Two percent is a start, as President Trump has said, but it’s not enough, nor is 3%, nor is 4% — more like 5%,” the defense ...
Pete Hegseth tells NATO that a return to Ukraine's 2014 borders is ‘unrealistic'
Speaking at a NATO meeting in Belgium, the defense secretary said the U.S. would no longer tolerate an imbalanced ...
Pete Hegseth makes first visit to NATO with allies impatient to hear about US plans for Ukraine
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday made the first trip to NATO by a member of the new Trump administration, as ...
Pete Hegseth lifts weights with troops in Germany, rules out sending US troops to Ukraine
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday flatly ruled out the possibility of dispatching US troops to Ukraine to fend off ...
Unfounded rumor claims Pete Hegseth drank alcohol during NATO news conference
The U.S. secretary of defense previously addressed allegations of excessive drinking during his January 2025 Senate confirmation hearing.
Smerconish: Did Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth make a rookie mistake?
Ukraine’s President Zelensky is vowing that his war-torn nation isn’t accepting any deals made between Russia and the U.S.