After Trump-Zelensky feud, Europe stares at prospect of tackling Russia’s Putin without US
European leaders are facing a potential crisis in the transatlantic relationship as the US appears to be distancing itself from supporting Ukraine against Russia. Recent events, such as the US opposing a UN motion condemning Russia's invasion and Donald Trump's public criticism of Volodymyr Zelensky, have deeply shaken the trust and shared values that have historically bound Europe and the US.
This shift is forcing European leaders to confront the possibility of dealing with Russia without significant US support. Figures like Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Ursula von der Leyen view this as a generational challenge and are meeting with Zelensky to strategize. The EU is planning an emergency military aid package for Ukraine, but acknowledges that significantly more investment will be needed to take over responsibility for their own security, a role the US has largely held for the past 80 years.
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European leaders are facing a potential crisis in the transatlantic relationship as the US appears to be distancing itself from supporting Ukraine against Russia. Recent events, such as the US opposing a UN motion condemning Russia's invasion and Donald Trump's public criticism of Volodymyr Zelensky, have deeply shaken the trust and shared values that have historically bound Europe and the US.
This shift is forcing European leaders to confront the possibility of dealing with Russia without significant US support. Figures like Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, and Ursula von der Leyen view this as a generational challenge and are meeting with Zelensky to strategize. The EU is planning an emergency military aid package for Ukraine, but acknowledges that significantly more investment will be needed to take over responsibility for their own security, a role the US has largely held for the past 80 years.
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