The Financial Times reported Donald Trump also plans to continue providing Ukraine with military aid.
What's NewPresident-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy team told European officials that he will insist NATO allies increase defense spending to 5 percent of their economic output, according to a Friday report from the Financial Times.The talks between Trump's top foreign policy aides and senior European officials reportedly took place this month, the Financial Times said, citing undisclosed sources who were said to be familiar with the talks.
could look at leaving NATO if members don't increase their defense spending.During his campaign, Trump also spoke of withdrawing aid to Ukraine while pushing for immediate peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine war.What To KnowThe reported discussions between the president-elect's foreign policy team and European officials comes as he looks to shape his policies regarding Europe as well as policies on Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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