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Trump Meets NATO's Rutte at White House, Urges Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Amid Defense Spending Talks

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 08:19 PM

President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Thursday to discuss critical issues including European defense spending and the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The meeting, which included an Oval Office session and a working lunch, took place at a pivotal moment for Europe and NATO, with Trump having previously called on European allies to increase their contributions to the alliance's defense fund. During the meeting, Trump expressed his desire for a ceasefire from Russia in the conflict with Ukraine. He noted that many details of a potential final agreement have already been discussed, and emphasized that the outcome of these negotiations would be crucial. Trump stated, "We would like to see a ceasefire from Russia... A lot of the details of a final agreement have actually been discussed. Now we're going to see if Russia is there and, if not, it will be a very disappointing moment for the world." The discussions also touched on the broader implications of the conflict, with Trump mentioning ongoing talks in Russia and expressing hope that Russia would agree to a ceasefire, similar to Ukraine's agreement. He warned that failure to reach an agreement would be a significant disappointment globally, and stressed the importance of maintaining the US commitment to the transatlantic alliance.

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