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Hegseth Places Onus of Ukraine’s Security on Europe

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has stated that European allies are expected to provide the majority of military aid to Ukraine moving forward, emphasizing their responsibility for security in the region.
During his visit to Brussels, Hegseth presented a vision for a division of labor in European security, indicating that the U.S. Will not deploy troops for Ukraine's defense.
Hegseth clarified that the return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders and NATO membership are considered unrealistic objectives for peace negotiations with Russia.
Kaja Kallas, the European Union's foreign policy chief, warned that any agreements made without the EU's involvement would not be valid and emphasized the need for new support initiatives for Ukraine.

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The Bulwark

Hegseth to Europe: Don’t Look to America for Leadership

And to Ukraine: Don’t look to us for help.

As U.S. officials travel to security summit, Europe must step-up on defense or risk being sidelined

As top global officials gather for the Munich Security Conference, the future of Ukraine and reshaping Europe's defense architecture will be central to talks.

9 days ago·United States

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Comic Sands

Pete Hegseth Mocked For Bizarre 'Uncle Sucker' Warning During NATO Speech

During a press conference after meeting with NATO allies, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had people scratching their heads with his bizarre "Uncle Sucker" warning to European nations he says have made the United States responsible for their defense.Addressing nearly 50 of Ukraine’s Western allies on Wednesday, Hegseth stated that he was there to "directly and unambiguously" convey that the United States could no longer prioritize European securi…

10 days ago

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Digi 24

Pete Hegseth, at NATO: Europe must be responsible for its own defense. "Don't take Donald Trump for a fool"

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday rejected criticism of Washington's negotiating strategy with Russia to end the war in Ukraine and accused Europe of taking Washington for a "sucker" when it holds it responsible for...

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Foreign Policy

Hegseth Places Onus of Ukraine’s Security on Europe

The U.S. defense secretary rules out U.S.-provided peacekeeping troops in Kyiv.

11 days ago·United States

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defensescoop.com

Hegseth puts onus on allies to provide ‘overwhelming share’ of weapons to Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told European allies Wednesday that the Trump administration expects them to shoulder the burden of providing the “overwhelming share” of lethal and non-lethal military aid to Ukraine going forward. The new Pentagon chief, who is in the middle of his first overseas trip in that capacity, laid out his vision for a “division of labor” for security on the continent during a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Conta…

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