US EditionNATO Secretary General Rutte says Trump-Putin summit is about 'testing Putin'
ALASKA, AUG 10 – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte calls the Alaska summit a key test of Putin's commitment to peace and Ukraine's sovereignty amid ongoing security and territorial concerns.
- Mark Rutte, the head of NATO, indicated that the forthcoming meeting in Alaska between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will be a key moment to assess Putin's commitment to resolving the conflict in Ukraine.
- This summit follows increased U.S. lethal weapons deliveries to Ukraine coordinated by NATO and commitments from the NATO summit for 5% defense spending.
- Rutte explained the talks will focus on security guarantees, Ukraine's sovereignty, and the need for Russia to acknowledge Ukraine's right to self-determination.
- He explained that the upcoming Friday will be a critical moment to evaluate Putin’s commitment to resolving the conflict, and he acknowledged Trump’s role in exerting strong pressure on Russia.
- The summit's outcome could influence a ceasefire and peace negotiations but critics warn it might lead to concessions favoring Moscow, a concern Rutte disputed.
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that the upcoming meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will show whether the Russian leader is serious about peace, Tanjug reports.
According to observers, Ukraine and Russia are intensifying attacks on each other's railways and infrastructure. US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are holding a summit in Alaska this Friday to discuss the war with Ukraine. Follow the latest developments in our live blog.
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einnews.comTrump meeting is test for Putin, Ukraine to join future peace efforts, Rutte says
A planned meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will be a test for the Kremlin leader, and Ukraine will be involved in upcoming peace efforts if the summit goes well, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said.
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