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President Donald Trump has initiated talks to end the Ukraine war, but his administration's stance on Ukraine's borders and NATO membership may have compromised its negotiating position. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated that a return to pre-2014 borders and NATO membership for Ukraine are unrealistic, causing concern among European allies. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visited Kyiv to discuss a minerals deal between Ukraine and the U.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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