… conversation about focused allied defense spending on the capabilities required to defend Europe, even in the event of simultaneous conflicts worldwide. Again, more serious progress on Ukraine as well, progress. Through President Trump's Pearl Initiative, allies have taken the lead in funding support for Ukraine's defense. The Ukrainians are holding their lines even in the face of sustained Russian assaults. We said it could be done, that our allies could lead and that it would be consistent with Ukraine's defense. (22:51–22:58)
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Asserts that allies are leading in funding Ukraine's defense through the Pearl Initiative.
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