Hegseth makes first visit to Nato with allies impatient to hear about US plans for Ukraine

US defense secretary Pete Hegseth made his first Nato visit under the new Trump administration, discussing military aid for Ukraine amid uncertainty over future US support. The UK chaired the Ukraine defense contact group for the first time, as Trump pushes for Europe to take greater responsibility. Nato allies, wary of Russia’s aggression, are also bracing for Trump's push to raise defense spending, potentially to 5 per cent of GDP.

Hegseth makes first visit to Nato with allies impatient to hear about US plans for Ukraine

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US defense secretary Pete Hegseth made his first Nato visit under the new Trump administration, discussing military aid for Ukraine amid uncertainty over future US support. The UK chaired the Ukraine defense contact group for the first time, as Trump pushes for Europe to take greater responsibility. Nato allies, wary of Russia’s aggression, are also bracing for Trump's push to raise defense spending, potentially to 5 per cent of GDP.