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European Leaders Address Ukraine's NATO Aspirations Amid Trump Concerns

2/16/2025

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European leaders are gathering in Paris to address Ukraine's security and its aspirations for NATO membership, fueled by worries over President Trump's peace negotiations with Russia. Analysts foresee three potential futures for Ukraine: a prolonged limbo, robust support from the US and Europe, or a troubling scenario where Trump’s disengagement threatens vital aid and NATO goals.

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European leaders are gathering in Paris to address Ukraine's security and its aspirations for NATO membership, fueled by worries over President Trump's peace negotiations with Russia. Analysts foresee three potential futures for Ukraine: a prolonged limbo, robust support from the US and Europe, or a troubling scenario where Trump’s disengagement threatens vital aid and NATO goals.