NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is planning to meet with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the near future to discuss strategies for resolving the war Russia is waging against Ukraine. This was reported by The Washington Post journalist David Ignatius, citing unnamed official sources.
According to the publication, the meeting is set to take place at Trump’s residence in Mar-a-Lago. An unnamed German official stated that Rutte’s main message would focus on the need to achieve a “fair and lasting peace.” The source added that Rutte would attempt to persuade Trump that a deal unfavorable to Ukraine would harm both Europe and Trump himself.
You need to resolve the Ukraine issue in such a way that it does not haunt you during your presidency, the official quoted Rutte’s anticipated message to Trump.
European sources also highlighted that Rutte is likely to become a key mediator in dialogue with Trump on behalf of Europe.
