Russia commends Trump for linking NATO to Ukraine conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised U.S. President Donald Trump for stating that NATO's support for Ukraine's membership was a key factor in the war. Lavrov noted Trump is the first Western leader to make this claim publicly. Trump criticized former President Joe Biden for changing the U.S. stance on NATO membership for Ukraine. Lavrov highlighted that no other Western leaders have acknowledged this perspective. During recent talks in Riyadh, Russia demanded that NATO revoke its 2008 promise to consider Ukraine's membership. Russia also rejected the idea of NATO forces acting as peacekeepers in a potential ceasefire.