US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset noted that the goals related to the full liberation of Ukraine to the borders of 2014 and joined NATO are unrealistic. . .

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The US Minister of Defense emphasized that Washington is focused on the diplomatic decision of the conflict, trying to bring Russia and Ukraine to negotiations.

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He warned that the continuation of the struggle for such a goal will lead to further bloodshed and suffering.

At the same time, Hegset emphasized that the peace process for Ukraine should include reliable security guarantees in order to avoid the resumption of war. .

The US Minister of Defense also clarified that peacekeepers should not be involved in the NATO mission and cannot be protected by Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty, which provides for collective security.

In addition, Hegset confirmed that the US military will not be deployed in Ukraine.

Finally, the minister repeated the statement of President Trump about the need to reduce energy prices and impose sanctions against Russia in the energy sector to force Russia to return to negotiations. .