In a recent cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will not provide security guarantees or support Ukraine’s bid for NATO membership. Instead, he emphasized that European nations should take responsibility for Ukraine’s security.
This decision coincides with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s upcoming visit to Washington, where he is expected to sign an agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals.
While Trump highlighted the economic benefits of this deal, he dismissed Ukraine’s NATO aspirations, suggesting that such ambitions may have contributed to the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Additionally, Trump praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as “very smart” and refrained from commenting on potential Chinese actions toward Taiwan. In the same meeting, adviser Elon Musk unveiled plans to reduce federal spending by $1 trillion this year.
