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Trump Says U.S. Has ‘Nothing to Do’ With Ukraine War at G7 Summit
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- At the Group of 7 summit in France, President Trump indicated that the war in Ukraine is no longer a high priority for him, stating the U.S. has "nothing to do with it" aside from selling weapons.
- Trump emphasized the geographic distance, saying the conflict has "no impact on us" as the U.S. is "thousands of miles away" from Ukraine.
- His remarks signal a shift in U.S. security policy, suggesting European allies must take greater responsibility for their own defense without relying heavily on American protection.
- Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the summit, describing the meeting as "very good," but reiterated that Russia should negotiate a deal and declined to place special focus on Ukraine going forward.
