NATO, Trump and Ukraine
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RBC Ukraine on MSNNATO cash, American weapons: Will Trump's plan work for UkraineWhat is known about US President Donald Trump's idea to supply Ukraine with American weapons using NATO funds, and why not all allies support this initiative, is analyzed in an article by RBC-Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also held talks with a U.S. envoy on Monday on increasing weapons production and arms purchases.
Trump said the United States would put secondary tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a peace deal is not reached in 50 days.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, during a meeting with senators in the US Congress in Washington, delivered a stark warning. He stated that countries such as Brazil, China, and India could be “hit very hard by secondary sanctions” if they continue business with Russia.
Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of expanding production to counter Russia's invasion and strike deeper into Russian territory.
Czech-arranged shipments of artillery ammunition to Ukraine are rising this year, proving partners' trust in a government programme matching donations from NATO partners with offers to sell ammunition,
External affairs ministry has cautioned against double standards following NATO chief Rutte's warning of potential secondary sanctions for countries, including India, maintaining trade ties with Russia.
President Donald Trump has long worked to bring peace to Ukraine, but his recent major policy adjustments in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reticence toward peace could finally present Trump’s chance to make a deal,