NATO, Trump and Ukraine

NATO, Ukraine and the Looming Challengs of Trump’s Return
As Europe braces for President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, questions loom over its impact on the war in Ukraine and NATO’s future. Nearly
Trump says he sympathizes with Russia's opposition to NATO membership for Ukraine
President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he sympathized with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of NATO, and he lamented that he will not meet Russian President Vladimir Putin before his inauguration.
Trump says he can "understand Russia's feelings" about Ukraine's NATO aspirations
US President-elect Donald Trump has said he can "understand the Russians' feelings" about Joe Biden allegedly breaking a "deal" to deny Ukraine NATO membership. Source: Trump at a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on 7 January,
Trump Is Facing a Catastrophic Defeat in Ukraine
If Ukraine falls, it will be hard to spin as anything but a debacle for the United States, and for its president.
Trump's claim that Ukraine's NATO ambitions led to Russia's invasion is false – KIIS
His statement echoes controversy caused by Trump's suggestion that Russia’s invasion was provoked by Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO. US President-elect has recently stated that he "understands" Russia’s concerns over Ukraine’s NATO bid and blamed the Biden administration for escalating the conflict.
Despite Trump's claims, Russia didn't invade Ukraine because of NATO
President-elect Donald Trump, on Jan. 7, blamed the outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden for Russia's all-out war against Ukraine. Trump said Biden's support of Ukraine's NATO membership had led to Russia's war against the country.
Trump's uncertain course: No clear strategy for Ukraine peace
Donald Trump had no strategy toward Ukraine and still does not. He aims to establish a cease-fire to portray himself as a strong leader. He doesn't care about the costs that Ukraine and Europe will bear,
Trump urges NATO to boost defense budgets amid Ukraine conflict
Donald Trump, the former President, suggested on Tuesday that NATO member countries should allocate 5% of their GDP to defense-related issues. Trump also expressed optimism that the conflict in Ukraine could be resolved within six months.

NATO, Baltic Sea and Russia

Russia Sabotaging 'NATO Lake' Cables to Freeze Europe, State TV Admits
Guests on Russia's NTV channel discussed how Moscow has been blamed for undersea cables being cut in the Baltic Sea.
NATO membership only credible security guarantee for Ukraine, Finnish foreign minister says
Membership in NATO is the only credible long-term security guarantee Ukraine can receive against future Russian aggression, ...
Europe Doubts Trump Could Make NATO Spend 5% Of GDP On Defence
Incoming US president Donald Trump has demanded NATO countries massively ramp up defence spending to five percent of GDP -- more than double the current target -- but few in Europe see the figure as ...
US Would Need Extra $500B to Comply With Donald Trump's 5% NATO Demand
Trump's call for NATO states to increase defense spending would also call for a substantial increase in America's military budget.
NATO’s Estonia deploys warship to Baltic Sea after Russia allegedly cut another undersea cable
Investigators have discovered anchor drag marks along the seabed allegedly caused by the Russian ship’s antics.
Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warn alliance’s frontline leaders
Leaders of Finland, Latvia and Estonia tell The Independent that Ukraine’s victory over Russia is vital to the defence of a ...
Donald Trump's Greenland Proposal Would Blow Up NATO. Here's How
The U.S. president-elect has not ruled out trying to acquire the autonomous territory belonging to alliance member Denmark.
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Neutrality: An Alternative to Ukraine’s Membership in NATO
While Ukraine’s acceptance into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) appears unattainable, armed neutrality may be ...
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Ukraine says ready to fill Hungary's place in EU, NATO if it chooses Russian blocs
If the Hungarian side prioritizes strengthening Russia over the EU and the United States, it should acknowledge this openly,’ ...