'I’d encourage Russia to attack any member nation,' says Donald Trump amidst NATO, Ukraine aid

Amid growing concerns about Russian aggression and regional security, the Republican Party, led by Former US President Donald Trump, is increasingly adopting a stance of disengagement. Trump has expressed doubts regarding aid to Ukraine and has been critical of NATO, often arguing that it is unfair for the United States to be obligated to defend other members of the 31-nation alliance. On Saturday, he took his stance further, stating that he would "encourage” Russia to attack any member nation that had not fulfilled its financial obligations. Recalling an unspecified NATO meeting, Trump recounted a conversation with another head of state….