Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:33pm on 26 Feb 2025,Wednesday International
Donald Trump ruled out Ukraine's NATO membership, stating it "started the war." He emphasized European responsibility for Ukraine’s security while securing a deal for US access to rare earth resources. Trump claimed US presence in Ukraine would deter threats, but refused formal security guarantees. He insisted Russia was now open to compromise and hinted at a possible peace deal. French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Trump to back European security efforts. Zelensky will meet Trump on Friday to finalize agreements.
