The department noted that NATO Foreign Ministers will discuss security issues, including increasing investments in the defense of the Allies and the termination of the Russian-Ukrainian war. "In anticipation of the NATO summit in Hague in June this year, the secretary will promote President Trump's program to ensure that our allies make their fair share in strengthening and improving NATO efficiency," the statement said.
Earlier, on May 11, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared his readiness to start direct negotiations with Ukraine. According to him, the delegation meeting can take place in Istanbul on Thursday on May 15. US President Donald Trump called a "potentially big" day when Putin agreed to negotiate with Ukraine in Istanbul. He stressed that the US wants to focus on recovery and trade.
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