Quick summary of the POLITICO article below.
The US Defense Department has signaled it intends to play only a minimal role in providing long-term security guarantees to Ukraine.
During discussions with European allies, Elbridge Colby clarified that the US is unlikely to commit significant troops or air assets for Ukraine’s protection
This stance has raised concerns among NATO member states, especially given President Trump’s mixed messaging
European leaders, including General Dan Caine and NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte, are increasingly uneasy and signaling that European nations must take the lead.
These discussions mark the start of what promises to be complex negotiations
The White House has floated Budapest as a possible venue for further negotiations between Ukrainian President Zelensky and Russian President Putin.
Spoke about this earlier in the week as well. I was sceptical on whether the West would want to risk direct war through article 5 security guarantees.
Here is a link to the article as well for those who prefer to read it there.
This article was written by Arno V Venter at investinglive.com.