Russia Welcomes Trump's Criticism of Ukraine's NATO Bid, Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has expressed Moscow's approval of U.S. President Donald Trump's recent statements regarding Ukraine's potential membership in NATO. Lavrov welcomed Trump's view that drawing Ukraine towards NATO was a mistake, marking the first time a U.S. leader has openly discussed the issue in a manner that Russia finds favorable. Trump's comments, made in January, criticized former President Joe Biden's stance on Ukraine's NATO accession, aligning with Russia's long-standing position against Ukraine joining the alliance.