US and Russia to Meet in Saudi Arabia to End Ukraine War
The US and Russia are going to meet in Saudi Arabia next week to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. This decision has caused a stir among European politicians who were not invited to attend.
Instead, leaders from Ukraine and Europe will meet in Paris on Monday for an emergency summit to discuss the conflict and security on the continent.
**Key Points**
* US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other officials will be at the meeting with Russia.
* Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is not happy that his country was not invited to the talks.
* Europe needs to raise its defense spending quickly if it wants to deter a more aggressive Russia.
**Changes in European Security**
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) was formed in 1949 to stop the Soviet Union from expanding in Europe. Now, Nato has 32 members, including several Eastern European countries. However, America’s role in Nato is changing. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that European Nato members will have to provide most of the military funding for Ukraine.
**Ukraine Policy Upended**
The US and Russia are making a deal to end the war in Ukraine without consulting Europe or Ukraine. This decision comes after a phone call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
**Five Key Takeaways from Munich**
1. **End of an Era**: America’s role in Nato is changing, and Europe can no longer rely on the US for defense.
2. **Ukraine Policy Upended**: The US and Russia are making a deal to end the war in Ukraine without consulting Europe or Ukraine.
3. **Spend More Now**: Europe needs to quickly raise its defense spending to deter a more aggressive Russia.
4. **Disunity and Discord**: There are now obvious rifts between Washington’s positions and Europe’s on several issues, including trade and dealing with Russia.
5. **JD Vance’s Blistering Attack**: US Vice President JD Vance made a scathing attack on Europe’s policies, which was met with silence in the hall.
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