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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Trump Announces ‘Deal' to Arm Ukraine via NATO
Patriot defense batteries are transported at a German military compound in Poland on Jan. 23, 2025. Credit - Dominika Zarzycka—NurPhoto/Getty Images Sometimes Donald Trump says he didn't mean what he said. His repeated promises to end the Russia-Ukraine war on Day 1 of his second-term or sooner were an 'exaggeration' that he 'said in jest,' he told TIME in April. 'I said that figuratively.' Other times, Trump has shown that he meant what he said. Despite noncommittal responses on the campaign trail when pressed about whether he'd halt U.S. military support to Ukraine, he insisted that 'Europe is not paying their fair share.' (Europe has allocated more total aid to Ukraine than the U.S. has since Russia's invasion in 2022 and surpassed the U.S. in total military assistance earlier this year, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy's Ukraine Support Tracker.) On Thursday, Trump announced that he 'just made a deal' to make that happen, telling NBC News that the U.S. will be 'sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons 100% … then NATO is going to be giving those weapons [to Ukraine].' The arrangement was reportedly first floated during the recent North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit, where NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte referred to Trump as Europe's 'daddy' and alliance member states agreed to an increase in defense spending. Read More: The Man Who Wants to Save NATO About the plan to use NATO as a middleman for U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine, a Trump Administration official told Axios that the U.S. is 'not sending weapons to Ukraine' but rather 'sending defensive weapons to NATO' and 'NATO can decide what to do with it.' Another source told Axios that the weapons sold to NATO could include offensive weaponry, not just air defense support. Hours before Trump's interview with NBC News was published, Rutte posted on X: 'Russia's continued massive attacks against Ukrainian civilians are deplorable. Earlier today I urged leaders to go further so Ukraine has more ammunition & air defences. I've just spoken with President Trump & am now working closely with Allies to get Ukraine the help they need.' The deal to allow European allies to act as an intermediary for U.S. weapons appears to have come at the suggestion of Ukraine, which Politico reported earlier this month had asked the Trump Administration about the potential for such an arrangement despite usual restrictions on the resale of U.S. weapons. The request from Ukraine came amid a surprise halt by the Pentagon of direct military support to Ukraine, which apparently even blindsided Trump. The Trump Administration has since resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine directly, as Trump has increasingly expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war's continuation. 'I'm disappointed in Russia, but we'll see what happens over the next couple of weeks,' Trump told NBC News, teasing: 'I think I'll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at a Southeast Asian diplomatic summit this week, told reporters: 'We need to see a roadmap moving forward about how this conflict can conclude.' Contact us at letters@
Time Magazine
11-07-2025
- Business
- Time Magazine
Trump Announces ‘Deal' to Arm Ukraine via NATO
Sometimes Donald Trump says he didn't mean what he said. His repeated promises to end the Russia-Ukraine war on Day 1 of his second-term or sooner were an 'exaggeration' that he 'said in jest,' he told TIME in April. 'I said that figuratively.' Other times, Trump has shown that he meant what he said. Despite noncommittal responses on the campaign trail when pressed about whether he'd halt U.S. military support to Ukraine, he insisted that 'Europe is not paying their fair share.' (Europe has allocated more total aid to Ukraine than the U.S. has since Russia's invasion in 2022 and surpassed the U.S. in total military assistance earlier this year, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy's Ukraine Support Tracker.) On Thursday, Trump announced that he 'just made a deal' to make that happen, telling NBC News that the U.S. will be 'sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons 100% … then NATO is going to be giving those weapons [to Ukraine].' The arrangement was reportedly first floated during the recent North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit, where NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte referred to Trump as Europe's 'daddy' and alliance member states agreed to an increase in defense spending. About the plan to use NATO as a middleman for U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine, a Trump Administration official told Axios that the U.S. is 'not sending weapons to Ukraine' but rather 'sending defensive weapons to NATO' and 'NATO can decide what to do with it.' Another source told Axios that the weapons sold to NATO could include offensive weaponry, not just air defense support. Hours before Trump's interview with NBC News was published, Rutte posted on X: 'Russia's continued massive attacks against Ukrainian civilians are deplorable. Earlier today I urged leaders to go further so Ukraine has more ammunition & air defences. I've just spoken with President Trump & am now working closely with Allies to get Ukraine the help they need.' The deal to allow European allies to act as an intermediary for U.S. weapons appears to have come at the suggestion of Ukraine, which Politico reported earlier this month had asked the Trump Administration about the potential for such an arrangement despite usual restrictions on the resale of U.S. weapons. The request from Ukraine came amid a surprise halt by the Pentagon of direct military support to Ukraine, which apparently even blindsided Trump. The Trump Administration has since resumed sending some weapons to Ukraine directly, as Trump has increasingly expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the war's continuation. 'I'm disappointed in Russia, but we'll see what happens over the next couple of weeks,' Trump told NBC News, teasing: 'I think I'll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday.' Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who met with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov at a Southeast Asian diplomatic summit this week, told reporters: 'We need to see a roadmap moving forward about how this conflict can conclude.'
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lori Healey, senior VP of Obama Presidential Center and former CEO of McPier, dies at 65
Lori Healey, chief of staff to Mayor Richard M. Daley, co-leader in the city's bid for the 2016 Olympics, former CEO of McPier and head of Clayco in Chicago, died of pancreatic cancer Saturday, her family said in a statement. She was 65. 'Our mother was someone who was fiercely loyal not just to us, but to her friends, mentees, and those who entrusted her to lead. Her career was filled with extraordinary accomplishments that will help define her legacy,' said the statement from her children. 'So many knew her as a transformative force in public service, city planning, and civic development, but to us, her most meaningful role was as our mom.' More recently, in 2020, Healey joined the Obama Foundation as senior vice president and executive project officer for the Obama Presidential Center, where she was leading construction of the Jackson Park campus. 'Chicago is a better city because of Lori Healey. Lori established herself as one of the most respected and sought-after voices in both the public and private sector thanks to her brilliance, indefatigable work ethic, wise judgment, and wit,' said Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the foundation. 'Lori could connect with anyone in any room: heads of state, developers, construction workers, young people and every member of our team. She was generous with her time and passionate about living a purposeful life and (being) a mighty force for good.' Before being hired in 2019 as Chicago's regional president of Clayco — the development firm tied to expansions of O'Hare International Airport and Willis Tower — Healey was appointed in 2015 the CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, also known as McPier, which owns Navy Pier and McCormick Place. In that role, she supervised the construction of Wintrust Arena and Marriott Marquis, according to City Club Chicago. 'The loss of Lori Healey is devastating. Lori was not just my former boss and colleague, not just a mentor, she was a dear friend,' said Larita Clark, Healey's successor as McPier CEO. 'She was a wise and charismatic leader who, in her humble way, was a champion for all people and a tireless advocate for women. Always willing to give of herself, Lori led by elevating those around her.' Bob Clark, executive chairman and founder of Clayco, told the Tribune over email that he couldn't think of anyone who had 'this much impact' on the city. 'She loved Chicago with all of her being,' he said, 'and every morning I'm sure she thought of how to make our community bigger, better and more functional. For everyone.' After earlier stints both in state government and City Hall, Healey worked under Daley and then ran his family's firm, Tur Partners, until her appointment to McPier. In 2012, Healey coordinated and planned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in Chicago as executive director of the host committee. A few years earlier, in 2009, she had helped lead the city's failed bid for the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics. Just last week, Healey's son Ramsey Al-Abed accepted the 2025 Game Changer Award on her behalf when she was unable to attend the 37th Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards. 'Her impact has definitely helped shape the landscape of this city over the past decades,' Al-Abed wrote on an Instagram post. In a video montage presenting the award, friends talked about Healey's interests and passions beyond work, including golf, the Chicago Bears, her horses and hot sauce she used to stash away in a cabinet. 'I want to thank you. Thank you for not only changing the city of Chicago for the better, and our state and our country, but also for the kind of person that you are,' Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said in the video message. Healey's relatives called her 'a remarkable woman — a deeply devoted mother and grandmother who found her greatest joy in time spent with her adoring family.' She was also 'a loving partner' to Walt Eckenhoff, 'and an inspiring leader, a friend to so many and a tireless advocate for Chicago.' 'We are heartbroken by this loss but comforted in knowing that her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched — in her grandchildren, colleagues, friends, and the city she loved so much,' the statement read. The family asked for privacy and said additional details about a celebration of life would be shared soon. adperez@
Chicago Tribune
05-05-2025
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Lori Healey, senior VP of Obama Presidential Center and former CEO of McPier, dies at 65
Lori Healey, chief of staff to Mayor Richard M. Daley, co-leader in the city's bid for the 2016 Olympics, former CEO of McPier and head of Clayco in Chicago, died of pancreatic cancer Saturday, her family said in a statement. She was 65. 'Our mother was someone who was fiercely loyal not just to us, but to her friends, mentees, and those who entrusted her to lead. Her career was filled with extraordinary accomplishments that will help define her legacy,' said the statement from her children. 'So many knew her as a transformative force in public service, city planning, and civic development, but to us, her most meaningful role was as our mom.' More recently, in 2020, Healey joined the Obama Foundation as senior vice president and executive project officer for the Obama Presidential Center, where she was leading construction of the Jackson Park campus. 'Chicago is a better city because of Lori Healey. Lori established herself as one of the most respected and sought-after voices in both the public and private sector thanks to her brilliance, indefatigable work ethic, wise judgment, and wit,' said Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the foundation. 'Lori could connect with anyone in any room: heads of state, developers, construction workers, young people and every member of our team. She was generous with her time and passionate about living a purposeful life and (being) a mighty force for good.' Before being hired in 2019 as Chicago's regional president of Clayco — the development firm tied to expansions of O'Hare International Airport and Willis Tower — Healey was appointed in 2015 the CEO of the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority, also known as McPier, which owns Navy Pier and McCormick Place. In that role, she supervised the construction of Wintrust Arena and Marriott Marquis, according to City Club Chicago. 'The loss of Lori Healey is devastating. Lori was not just my former boss and colleague, not just a mentor, she was a dear friend,' said Larita Clark, Healey's successor as McPier CEO. 'She was a wise and charismatic leader who, in her humble way, was a champion for all people and a tireless advocate for women. Always willing to give of herself, Lori led by elevating those around her.' Bob Clark, executive chairman and founder of Clayco, told the Tribune over email that he couldn't think of anyone who had 'this much impact' on the city. 'She loved Chicago with all of her being,' he said, 'and every morning I'm sure she thought of how to make our community bigger, better and more functional. For everyone.' After earlier stints both in state government and City Hall, Healey worked under Daley and then ran his family's firm, Tur Partners, until her appointment to McPier. In 2012, Healey coordinated and planned the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in Chicago as executive director of the host committee. A few years earlier, in 2009, she had helped lead the city's failed bid for the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics. Just last week, Healey's son Ramsey Al-Abed accepted the 2025 Game Changer Award on her behalf when she was unable to attend the 37th Chicago Commercial Real Estate Awards. 'Her impact has definitely helped shape the landscape of this city over the past decades,' Al-Abed wrote on an Instagram post. In a video montage presenting the award, friends talked about Healey's interests and passions beyond work, including golf, the Chicago Bears, her horses and hot sauce she used to stash away in a cabinet. 'I want to thank you. Thank you for not only changing the city of Chicago for the better, and our state and our country, but also for the kind of person that you are,' Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said in the video message. Healey's relatives called her 'a remarkable woman — a deeply devoted mother and grandmother who found her greatest joy in time spent with her adoring family.' She was also 'a loving partner' to Walt Eckenhoff, 'and an inspiring leader, a friend to so many and a tireless advocate for Chicago.' 'We are heartbroken by this loss but comforted in knowing that her legacy lives on in the countless lives she touched — in her grandchildren, colleagues, friends, and the city she loved so much,' the statement read. The family asked for privacy and said additional details about a celebration of life would be shared soon.
