NATO reportedly halts discussions on Russia strategy as US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte believes that the "crazy" statements by Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Russian officials regarding a peace agreement with Ukraine should not be taken too seriously, as they are part of Russia's negotiating tactics.

Representatives of NATO countries have suspended discussions on a new Russia strategy as they await the US position, which has been subject to confusion as new President Donald Trump has begun direct communication with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine, according to the Euractiv news portal.

NATO reportedly halts discussions on Russia strategy as US pushes for Ukraine ceasefire

NATO officials have suspended talks about recalibrating their strategy on Russia as the U.S. pushes for a peace settlement in Ukraine, Euractiv reported on April 2, citing undisclosed diplomatic sources.The joint declaration at the Washington summit last year included a commitment to "develop recommendations on NATO's strategic approach to Russia, taking into account the changing security environment."U.S. President Donald Trump, taking office i…

NATO Chief Urges Caution Over “Crazy” Putin Peace Proposals

Mark Rutte says Russian rhetoric on Ukraine peace deal is part of a negotiating ploy, not a serious offer.

Trump began to acknowledge the unattainability of a peace agreement with Ukraine in the coming months.

Russia is currently the most serious security threat for NATO countries, according to the Alliance.