The U.S. will no longer prioritize European and Ukrainian security, said U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His words were quoted by CNN on Thursday, February 13.
Hegseth noted that European troops should be the main force ensuring the security of post-war Ukraine. According to him, American troops will not participate in this.
"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 emphasized.
The head of the Pentagon emphasized that any security guarantees offered to Ukraine "must be backed by capable European and non-European troops," but there will be no American troops in Ukraine.
As the Ukrainian News agency earlier reported, on February 12, Hegseth said that the United States is committed to a sovereign Ukraine, but a peace agreement that includes possible NATO membership is not a realistic outcome.
On February 4, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the return of nuclear weapons to Ukraine until the country is admitted to NATO.
On January 22, Zelenskyy said that he considers NATO security guarantees for Ukraine to be the cheapest for Europe, the United States, and russia.
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