Former US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a deal to limit NATO expansion in exchange for Russian concessions in Ukraine, according to anonymous sources cited by Politico. The plan could involve overhauling NATO to increase European responsibilities. Ukrainian President Zelensky opposes any territorial concessions to Russia, emphasizing the need for security guarantees. This potential shift in US policy highlights ongoing debates about NATO's future.
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00:00From ceding territory to no NATO promise Trump says formula a boon for Russia
00:09Politico reveals insider plan over NATO expansion Former US President Donald Trump, who is likely
00:19set to challenge the incumbent Joe Biden in the upcoming November election, is reportedly
00:23now considering a significant shift in NATO policy and a potential deal with Russia regarding
00:29the Ukraine war. This information comes from a Politico article citing anonymous sources
00:35close to Trump. The proposed deal could involve a commitment from NATO to halt eastward expansion,
00:42particularly into Ukraine and Georgia. In exchange, negotiations with Russian President
00:47Vladimir Putin might also occur over the Ukrainian territory currently under the Russian control.
00:53This approach marks a departure from the current Biden's stance and can reshape the geopolitical
00:59landscape in Eastern Europe. Trump says potential NATO overhaul extends
01:05over Ukraine. He reportedly also aims to increase European members' responsibilities within
01:10the alliance. For instance, country not meeting the 2 per cent GDP military spending target
01:16might see reduced US support. The shift reflects a broader strategy to reallocate US military
01:23resources with a particular focus on addressing the perceived greater threat from China.
01:28The plan envisions European allies taking on more ground-military-based roles while
01:33the US maintains the air and naval bases. However, concern exists about Europe's readiness
01:38for such expanded military responsibilities, especially given the current economic challenges
01:44and energy dependencies. On the report, the Ukrainian President Vladimir Putin has responded
01:49with scepticism. While acknowledging the desire for a swift end to the war, Zelensky opposes
01:54any plan involving territorial concessions to Russia. He argues that such concession
02:00will not lead to a lasting peace and emphasises the need for Ukraine to receive security guarantees
02:06including a potential NATO membership. Zelensky's stance highlights the complex nature of the
02:11war and differing perspective on its resolution. He stresses that simply appeasing Putin will
02:17not solve the underlying issues and can potentially embolden further aggression. It's also important
02:23to note that these reports are based on anonymous sources and speculation. However, Trump's
02:27statement like he will end the war within 24 hours makes sense on these reports too.
02:34Trump's campaign has not officially commented on these plans. Even the former officials
02:38like Richard Grenell have cautioned against attributing these ideas directly to Trump.
02:44The discussion around these potential policies highlights the ongoing debate about the future
02:48of NATO, US foreign policy and the resolution of the Ukraine war.