US President Donald Trump said that he agreed with a statement by the Minister of Defense that Ukraine joined NATO is not realistic. The politician calling this prospect of " He also expressed doubt about Ukraine’s return of all occupied territories, but added that the States would continue to help Kyiv.

Trump reported this during a meeting with reporters in the White House oval office, about which the CBS News correspondent Jennifer Jacobs wrote about on the social network..

" I do not consider this practical, ”Trump said, commenting on the probability of abandoning Ukrainian ambitions regarding NATO membership.

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Trump referred to the statement of the head of the Pentagon Pyto Hegset, who previously expressed the opinion that Ukraine’s entry into the Alliance is unlikely and could only delay the war.

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Despite this, the politician confirmed that the United States will continue to provide assistance to Ukraine, noting the need for its effective use.

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The head of the White House also expressed doubt that Ukraine will be able to return all the territories occupied by Russia. In addition, he allowed the possibility of stopping hostilities in the near future.

“The ceasefire in Ukraine is possible in the not too far future,” Trump said, adding that “at some point” new elections should be held in the country.

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Recall, Trump noted that he intends to meet with the head of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia.