"If we don't, the United States will withdraw from Europe," Finland's Mika Aaltola said on X.

Summary

A European Parliament member claimed that the U.S. gave Europe three weeks to agree on Ukraine’s “surrender” terms or risk an American withdrawal from Europe.

Mika Aaltola made the claim on X, but provided no evidence. NBC News reported that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested a U.S. troop reduction in Europe.

Trump reportedly plans to cut 20,000 troops and demand greater NATO contributions. He has pushed for higher NATO defense spending.

Trump may meet with Putin soon, believing Russia holds the upper hand in negotiations.

  • 00x0xx@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    8 hours ago

    If the conflict lasts longer, then their alignment would be immenent.

    Indeed. I do think this is why the US is seeking to end the war quickly.

    Personally I’m surprised that they didn’t align more. China was being surprisingly passive about the whole thing.

    China’s policies is for long term military and economic growth without the use of foreign alliance. The PRC doesn’t like to take risks when they don’t have to, and a rapid military alliance with Russia will come with plenty of risks that the Chinese might want to avoid.