US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that European nations must take on the majority of funding for Ukraine, indicating a shift in US policy. He emphasized that returning to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders is unrealistic and downplayed Ukraine's chances of joining NATO. Hegseth's remarks, made at a defence summit in Brussels, suggest a reduction in US support for Ukraine, which may cause concern in Ukraine and among its allies. Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed willingness to negotiate a peace deal from a position of strength, hinting at a potential territory exchange with Russia. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)