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.
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