Pete Hegseth

What controversial stance did U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth take regarding Ukraine during his visit to Poland?

During his visit to Poland, Pete Hegseth delivered an uncompromising message about Ukraine's future prospects. He explicitly stated that Ukraine would not be able to return to its pre-2014 borders and characterized NATO membership for Ukraine as unrealistic. These comments were made during meetings with Ukraine's allies in Brussels before his arrival in Poland.