NATO, Trump and Russia

Despite Trump's claims, Russia didn't invade Ukraine because of NATO
President-elect Donald Trump, on Jan. 7, blamed the outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden for Russia's all-out war against Ukraine. Trump said Biden's support of Ukraine's NATO membership had led to Russia's war against the country.
Trump Says He Sympathizes With Russia's Opposition to NATO Membership for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President-elect Donald Trump said on Tuesday he sympathized with the Russian position that Ukraine should not be part of NATO, and he lamented that he will not meet Russian President Vladimir Putin before his inauguration.
Trump expresses sympathy for Russia's opposition to Ukraine's NATO accession
Also blames outgoing President Biden for allegedly changing US position on NATO membership for Ukraine - Anadolu Ajansı
Trump Is Facing a Catastrophic Defeat in Ukraine
If Ukraine falls, it will be hard to spin as anything but a debacle for the United States, and for its president.
Trump's claim that Ukraine's NATO ambitions led to Russia's invasion is false – KIIS
His statement echoes controversy caused by Trump's suggestion that Russia’s invasion was provoked by Ukraine’s aspirations to join NATO. US President-elect has recently stated that he "understands" Russia’s concerns over Ukraine’s NATO bid and blamed the Biden administration for escalating the conflict.
Trump's uncertain course: No clear strategy for Ukraine peace
Donald Trump had no strategy toward Ukraine and still does not. He aims to establish a cease-fire to portray himself as a strong leader. He doesn't care about the costs that Ukraine and Europe will bear,
Trump urges NATO to boost defense budgets amid Ukraine conflict
Donald Trump, the former President, suggested on Tuesday that NATO member countries should allocate 5% of their GDP to defense-related issues. Trump also expressed optimism that the conflict in Ukraine could be resolved within six months.
Trump makes new statement on war in Ukraine
Newly elected US President Donald Trump says he understands Russia's sentiments regarding its stance on Ukraine's NATO membership being unacceptable, Sky News informs. During a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence,
Trump claims quick Ukraine peace but lacks concrete strategy
Donald Trump had no strategy towards Ukraine and still doesn’t. He wants to establish a ceasefire to portray himself as a strong leader. He is indifferent to the costs that Ukraine and Europe will bear,

NATO Beefs Up Baltic Presence With Extra Ships

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Zelensky addresses Trump’s comments on NATO, stresses security guarantees
The Ukrainian president argued that the absence of NATO membership and concrete security guarantees contributed to Russia’s ...
Russia Sabotaging 'NATO Lake' Cables to Freeze Europe, State TV Admits
Guests on Russia's NTV channel discussed how Moscow has been blamed for undersea cables being cut in the Baltic Sea.
NATO membership only credible security guarantee for Ukraine, Finnish foreign minister says
Membership in NATO is the only credible long-term security guarantee Ukraine can receive against future Russian aggression, ...
There’s still a crucial role for NATO | READER COMMENTARY
NATO’s mission was to ensure the stability of Western European democracies during the early Cold War period, but also to ...
Donald Trump's Greenland Proposal Would Blow Up NATO. Here's How
The U.S. president-elect has not ruled out trying to acquire the autonomous territory belonging to alliance member Denmark.
Finland To Host NATO Summit On Baltic Sea Security
Finland will next week host a summit of NATO countries bordering the Baltic Sea to discuss security in the region, as the alliance boosts its maritime presence following several subsea cable cuts.
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Neutrality: An Alternative to Ukraine’s Membership in NATO
While Ukraine’s acceptance into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) appears unattainable, armed neutrality may be ...
US Would Need Extra $500B to Comply With Donald Trump's 5% NATO Demand
Trump's call for NATO states to increase defense spending would also call for a substantial increase in America's military budget.
What is Nato, which countries are members and will they increase defence spending?
Nato asks every member country to spend at least 2% of national income - also known as GDP - on defence. It is thought that ...