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Kremlin Celebrates U.S. Rejection of Ukraine's NATO Bid

4/23/2025

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The Kremlin is pleased with the U.S. decision to dismiss NATO membership for Ukraine, seeing it as a win for Russian interests. However, troubling reports indicate that the U.S. might urge Ukraine to accept Russian control over 20% of its territory in a peace deal, igniting fears for Ukraine's sovereignty and future.

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The Kremlin is pleased with the U.S. decision to dismiss NATO membership for Ukraine, seeing it as a win for Russian interests. However, troubling reports indicate that the U.S. might urge Ukraine to accept Russian control over 20% of its territory in a peace deal, igniting fears for Ukraine's sovereignty and future.