As Trump vows to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, the outcome of the conflict is critical since "it is unlikely that Russia could sustain both the war in Ukraine and a simultaneous war with NATO".
Speaking from a meeting in Brussels today, Sakaliene said: "Whether we decide to fall under the illusion that Trump and Putin are going to find a solution for all of us - and that would be a deadly trap - or we will as Europe embrace our own economic, financial and military capacity and we will be the ones who will be deciding what will happen in Europe and in Ukraine, with the US.".
At a Nato meeting in Brussels on Thursday, he said: "There is a recognition that the whole world and the United States is invested and interested in peace, a negotiated peace, as President Trump has said, stopping the killing.".
The brave leader said it was fair that America could talk to Russia but any peace deal involving Ukraine had to have Ukraine's input.
In as little as six months time, Russia may be able to wage a local war with a neighbouring country if it can reallocate its military resources currently committed to the Ukraine war.
