NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg met with US President-elect Donald Trump in Florida to discuss pressing global security issues. The meeting, Stoltenberg’s first with Trump since his election, highlighted the importance of transatlantic cooperation and NATO’s strength under Trump’s leadership.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg believes Ukraine should be allowed to use American weapons to strike inside Russian territory. This marks a departure from the Biden administration’s current policy, which prohibits such actions. As Russia continues to amass forces at the Ukrainian border, Stoltenberg argues that Ukraine needs the ability to defend itself effectively, even if that means targeting Russian territory. The move has garnered support from some lawmakers and House Speaker Mike Johnson, who believe Ukraine should have the autonomy to determine its own war strategy.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak abruptly interrupted NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg during a press conference in Poland, preventing him from answering a question about the potential consequences of a Conservative electoral loss. This intervention came after Stoltenberg was asked if he had held any discussions with Labour leader Keir Starmer and his team. Sunak’s interruption was followed by a tirade against Starmer, highlighting his previous support for Jeremy Corbyn, who had advocated for leaving NATO and disbanding the U.K.’s nuclear deterrent. Meanwhile, Sunak announced a substantial increase in defense spending, pledging to boost it to £87 billion per year by 2030. He emphasized the need to counter the threat posed by authoritarian states and assist Ukraine in its fight against Russia. However, Labour’s Shadow Defence Secretary, John Healey, expressed skepticism, citing the Conservatives’ history of mismanagement in defense procurement and personnel matters.
