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NATO Chief Urges Pragmatic Talks Amid Ukraine's Losses

8/14/2025

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has recognized the harsh reality that Ukraine may not reclaim its territory lost since 2014 in its ongoing war with Russia. He stressed the urgency for pragmatic negotiations to avert more bloodshed, hinting that historical patterns indicate Russia could maintain control over significant regions of Ukraine.

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has recognized the harsh reality that Ukraine may not reclaim its territory lost since 2014 in its ongoing war with Russia. He stressed the urgency for pragmatic negotiations to avert more bloodshed, hinting that historical patterns indicate Russia could maintain control over significant regions of Ukraine.