Quick summary of the POLITICO article below.
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The US Defense Department has signaled it intends to play only a minimal role in providing long-term security guarantees to Ukraine.
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During discussions with European allies, Elbridge Colby clarified that the US is unlikely to commit significant troops or air assets for Ukraine’s protection
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This stance has raised concerns among NATO member states, especially given President Trump’s mixed messaging
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European leaders, including General Dan Caine and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte, are increasingly uneasy and signaling that European nations must take the lead.
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These discussions mark the start of what promises to be complex negotiations
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The White House has floated Budapest as a possible venue for further negotiations between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin.
Spoke about this earlier in the week as well. I was sceptical on whether the West would want to risk direct war through article 5 security guarantees.
Here is a link to the article as well for those who prefer to read it there.
This article was written by Arno V Venter at investinglive.com.