Overview

• On his way to the NATO summit in the Netherlands, Trump said he told Putin “I need help with you,” rejecting Russia’s offer to mediate in the Israel-Iran conflict.
• He voiced frustration over Russia’s ongoing offensive, noting that as many as 6,500 soldiers died last week during stalled talks.
• Trump said he is open to a peace agreement with Russia but criticized Moscow’s failure to commit to a lasting truce in Ukraine.
• He declined to explicitly reaffirm NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense guarantee when asked about a formal condemnation of Russian aggression.
• NATO leaders are expected to conclude the summit with a formal rebuke of Russia’s actions in Ukraine.