NATO boss is calling for euro troops for Ukraine: is there a new arming?

NATO boss is calling for euro troops for Ukraine: is there a new arming?

Brüssel, Belgien - The US defense minister Pete Hegseth recently visited the NATO headquarters in Brussels to advise on strategic steps to support Ukraine. Hegseth made it clear that the United States would not send troops to Ukraine, but rather want to support sovereign Ukraine with security guarantees, especially through the presence of European troops after the war. He pointed out that President Donald Trump is looking for diplomatic ways to end the conflict with Russia, and the European allies have called on to participate more in the defense by increasing their military spending to five percent of gross domestic product, such as WSET reported.

a focus on European defense

Hegseth, who also emphasized that there are no plans for a deduction of the 100,000 US troops from Europe, will recommend the European nations to increase their military presence and expenses. Despite the worrying situation after the Russian attack, it is important that Europe takes care of its own defense more. The conflict in Ukraine remains the largest and deadliest in Europe since World War II, with over 40,000 civilian victims, which underlines the urgency of NATO strategies and collective protection.