The US will urge the EU and NATO to play a more active role in supporting Ukraine.

On February 12, a meeting of the Contact Group on Ukraine Defense (Ramstein) took place under Britain’s chairmanship, and additional official meetings are currently ongoing, during which Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg will encourage the EU and NATO allies to take a leading role in assisting Ukraine. Hegseth will urge his colleagues to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP and enhance the capabilities of their respective defense industries.

Meanwhile, the Trump administration is increasingly wondering whether Russia will agree to engage in negotiations. One primary topic of discussion may involve the deployment of peacekeepers on Ukrainian territory. This matter has already been addressed by France and the UK.

Furthermore, Pentagon chief Hegseth stated that the US does not intend to send its troops to Ukraine. He added that Europe deserves to be free from any aggression, but Ukraine’s neighboring countries should invest the most in Europe’s defense, and the US will assist with this effort.