US does not think NATO membership, full restoration of territory are feasible for Ukraine, says Trump’s defence chief.

US does not think NATO membership, full restoration of territory are feasible for Ukraine, says Trump’s defence chief.
Meanwhile, North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russians are said to have returned to the front lines.
These were the updates on the Russia-Ukraine war on February 13, 2025.
Here are the key developments on the 1,085th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Trump speaks with Putin by phone after US defence secretary said Ukraine’s NATO membership ambitions were unrealistic.
The White House spokeswoman says President Trump is looking to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to a successful conclusion.
NATO membership for Ukraine ‘not realistic’ and Kyiv must abandon hopes of returning to pre-2014 borders, Hegseth says.
US Defense Secretary says that restoring Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders is ‘unrealistic’ and ruled out NATO membership.
Here are the key developments on the 1,084th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
US president and Kyiv suggest a deal on rare earths could compensate Washington for aid.
Here are the key developments on the 1,083rd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have officially joined the EU grid in response to Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Kremlin officials coy on US suggestions of progress towards Trump’s goal of swiftly ending conflict.
Here are the key developments on the 1,082nd day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.