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US NATO Ambassador Calls Trump Comments 'Dangerous'

Good morning. Trump eyes NATO makeover, ECB’s Nagel talks rate-cut timing and UK special elections. Here’s what people are talking about.

Donald Trump may scale back NATO commitments and push Ukraine to negotiate with Russia to end the war if he returns to power, according to people familiar with the matter. His stance on the alliance is among the topics likely to dominate talks at the annual Munich Security Conference — a gathering of leaders, military officials, and security experts that kicks off Friday. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin praised Joe Biden as a more reliable alternative for Russia than Trump.