Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp 2/26/25: Putin Backs Trump Idea To Halve Military Spending, Hamas Says Deal Reached on Hostages, and More
Feb 26, 2025
Vladimir Putin lends support to Trump’s proposal for slashing military spending, prompting discussions on U.S., Russia, and China relations. A recently struck minerals deal between Ukraine and the U.S. raises eyebrows over potential increased involvement. Polish leadership questions the effectiveness of NATO without U.S. troops, while tensions in the Middle East escalate with a new Hamas-hostage agreement amidst dire humanitarian conditions. The arrest of a Canadian author over free speech issues stirs debate around activism and criticism of foreign policy.
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Putin Backs Trump's Military Spending Cut Proposal
- Vladimir Putin supports Trump's proposal to halve US military spending.
- He suggests a three-way agreement with Russia, China, and the US.
Ukraine Agrees to Minerals Deal with the US
- Ukraine and the US reached a minerals deal.
- The US dropped its demand for $500 billion in potential revenue from Ukraine's resources.
Polish President Questions NATO's Relevance Without the US
- Polish President Andrzej Duda believes NATO is pointless without the US.
- He views the US as essential for NATO's power.