U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and European allies emphasized the importance of including Ukraine and Europe in any peace negotiations with Russia, amid concerns that the U.S. is planning talks without their involvement. European leaders called for Ukraine’s voice to be central in the discussions, while Hegseth denied betraying Ukraine and stressed the need for NATO allies to increase defense spending. As NATO leaders met to discuss the Ukraine war, concerns were raised about the future of the alliance and the need for a lasting peace agreement with Russia.
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