Trump meets Zelenskyy and says higher Nato spending may deter future aggression

Trump meets Zelenskyy and says higher Nato spending may deter future aggression


US PRESIDENT DONALD Trump has met with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky on the sidelines of the Nato summit and suggested that increased spending by the transatlantic alliance could help prevent future Russian aggression against its neighbours. “Europe stepping up to take more responsibility for security will help prevent future disasters like the horrible situation with Russia and Ukraine,” Trump said at the summit-ending news conference shortly after meeting with Zelenskyy. Over the course of the war, the US has routinely pressed for allies to provide air defence systems to Ukraine.

Author: Press Association


Published at: 2025-06-25 21:29:21

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