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Trump-Putin call ‘not a betrayal’ of Ukraine, insists US’s Hegseth as he heads for Nato showdown – Europe live


US defence minister to meet Nato counterparts in Brussels after Trump says he is ready to negotiate a Ukrainian ceasefire with Russia

Trump says he has spoken to Putin and agreed to negotiate Ukraine ceasefire

French defence minister Sébastien Lecornu strikes a similar tone, cautioning against “peace through weakness,” which he warns could have dramatic consequences, opposite to the aim of bringing peace to Europe.

He says that while it’s “historically true” that Nato has been the most important military alliance, the real question is whether it will still be in 10-15 years, given how the world is changing with new threats emerging and making sure it will should be the focus of discussions.

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Author : Jakub Krupa

Publish date : 2025-02-13 08:26:00

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