US Pressures Ukraine on NATO Membership Bid Under Pressure from Secretary Marco Rubio in Brussels
Published on 4.11.25
The US has been pressuring Ukraine to abandon its bid for NATO membership in exchange for a peace agreement, with reports suggesting that the US is demanding territorial concessions as part of this deal. This stance was confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at a meeting in Brussels, where he met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Szybiga and other representatives from NATO's Indo-Pacific partners.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged European allies to increase defense spending and reaffirmed the US's commitment to NATO during his visit to Brussels. The outcome of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia will have significant implications for the future of NATO and its relevance in international relations.
The US is seeking to reassure allies about its commitment to the alliance, particularly under President Donald Trump's administration, which has raised concerns among European allies about the US's dedication to NATO.