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Trump calls for nuclear arms talks with Russia and China, while signaling major concessions in Ukraine peace negotiations, causing alarm among NATO allies.

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Overview
As NATO defense ministers meet, President Trump's recent phone call with Putin has sparked concerns over U.S. policy shifts regarding Ukraine. Trump aims to restart nuclear arms talks with Russia and China, advocating for significant reductions in military spending among the three nations. His remarks indicate a readiness to accept Russian demands, including Ukrainian neutrality and diminished aspirations for NATO membership. Amidst these developments, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed worries about being sidelined in peace negotiations, reaffirming that any agreements must involve Kyiv. NATO allies, especially from Europe, are alarmed at the prospect of U.S. concessions affecting Ukrainian sovereignty.
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Analysis
- European leaders are concerned that Trump will negotiate a bad peace deal for Ukraine, sidelining it and leaving it vulnerable to further Russian aggression.
- Trump's insistence that NATO membership for Ukraine is unrealistic and his concessions to Russia undermine Ukraine's security and future territorial integrity, with Zelensky openly expressing discomfort at Trump's approach.
- European nations demand to be included in negotiations, emphasizing that peace must be achieved through strength and that Ukraine's voice is crucial in any talks, as echoed by Zelensky's insistence on not accepting agreements without Ukraine's involvement.
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- Trump claims he is on the path to ending the 'very bloody war' in Ukraine, emphasizing the need for immediate negotiations with Putin to stop the conflict and save lives while asserting that he perceives Russia also desires peace.
- The Kremlin expresses approval of Trump's new approach, viewing it as a significant shift that aligns more closely with Russia's vision for peace negotiations, despite European leaders' concerns over apparent concessions.
- Trump's administration asserts that they are working towards a negotiated peace, stating that the U.S. is no longer committed to pre-2014 territorial borders for Ukraine, and Defense Secretary Hegseth emphasizes that everything is on the table during these negotiations.
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