Ukraine’s Borders in Maps

Hegseth tells Europe a return to Ukraine's pre-Russia invasion borders is 'unrealistic'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a group of European leaders that restoring Ukraine's pre-2014 borders was an 'illusionary goal.'
Ukraine’s Borders in Maps: Pre-2014 Invasion to Now
Ukraine’s government wants to restore the country’s frontier to where it was before Russia launched its first invasion more than a decade ago. The U.S. defense secretary said that was “unrealistic.”
Pentagon chief doubts Ukraine can return to pre-2014 borders
New Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has commented on Ukraine’s return to its pre-2014 borders, calling it unrealistic, according to Sky News. The Pentagon chief stated that "the bloodshed must stop," emphasizing that US President Donald Trump wants to end Russia’s war against Ukraine through diplomatic means.
Hegseth tells NATO that a return to Ukraine's 2014 borders is 'unrealistic'
Defense Secretary Hegseth said it was “unrealistic” to aim for a return to Ukraine’s borders as they were before 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea.
Hegseth Says Return to Ukraine’s Pre-2014 Borders Is ‘Unrealistic’
In his first trip abroad, the new U.S. defense secretary told allies, including NATO officials, that a durable peace could only come “with a realistic assessment of the battlefield.”
US defense chief: Return to Ukraine's 2014 borders 'unrealistic'
Pete Hegseth also says the US does not see Ukraine's NATO membership as part of a negotiated settlement of its war with Russia
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