Key Takeaways
- US President Donald Trump proposed a peace deal with Russia.
- European defense leaders rejected the plan due to its favoring of Russia.
- NATO allies agreed to increase defense spending by 5% of GDP.
NATO Allies Oppose US Peace Deal for Ukraine as FCAS Falters
European Defense Leaders Reject Russia's Peace Plan Amid FCAS Dispute
Breaking Defense reports that NATO allies have rejected US President Donald Trump’s proposed peace deal with Russia, citing its favoring of Moscow’s interests. Meanwhile, a dispute between French firm Dassault and Airbus over the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) project has raised concerns about the effectiveness of European defense cooperation. In response to these challenges, NATO allies have agreed to increase their defense spending by 5% of GDP, with the goal of securing their future.
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