Summary
NATO ministers met to discuss a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine after Russia declared it was "ready" for war with Europe. The meeting also touched on UK involvement in a potential European defense fund and closer relations with the EU.
Key Facts
- NATO ministers are discussing a 28-point peace plan for Russia and Ukraine, presented by the U.S.
- Russia rejected the peace plan and stated it was "ready" for war with Europe.
- President Putin's statement has implications for NATO's unity.
- The UK is considering joining a new European defense fund.
- There are suggestions that the UK might seek closer ties with the EU again.
- The news was covered on a BBC program called Newscast, hosted by Adam Fleming.
- BBC Economics Editor Faisal Islam discussed the economic implications of the defense fund.
