Trump calls for 'immediate' cease-fire in Ukraine and says a US withdrawal from NATO is possible

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Donald Trump has called for an immediate cease-fire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, stressing the urgent need for peace negotiations. Following a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Trump stated that both countries are eager to resolve the war, which has resulted in significant casualties. The Kremlin has expressed a willingness to negotiate, while Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity for a just and lasting peace. Trump's remarks draw attention to the humanitarian impact of the conflict, with reports of hundreds of thousands of casualties. Additionally, he reiterated his grievances with NATO, suggesting that U.

S. support may be contingent on member countries meeting their military spending obligations. These statements indicate a potential shift in American foreign policy under Trump's incoming administration, hinting at a more isolationist approach that could reshape international relations and impact NATO's future.

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