Hegseth makes first visit to Nato with allies impatient to hear about US plans for Ukraine
Wednesday, 12 February 2025 US defense secretary Pete Hegseth made his first Nato visit under the new Trump administration, discussing military aid for Ukraine amid uncertainty over future US support. The UK chaired the Ukraine defense contact group for the first time, as Trump pushes for Europe to take greater responsibility. Nato allies, wary of Russia’s aggression, are also bracing for Trump's push to raise defense spending, potentially to 5 per cent of GDP.
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In a shocking declaration, U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed Ukraine’s NATO aspirations, stating, “Ukraine can forget about NATO,” ahead of his highly anticipated meeting with President..
President Trump stated the U.S. is not providing new military aid to Ukraine, demanding compensation for past support. He emphasized that Europe should take greater responsibility and suggested talks..