‘We are not alone’: Zelensky thanks Europe at crisis summit
Volodymyr Zelensky thanked EU leaders for their support as the bloc convened crisis talks to address the implications of Donald Trump's shift away from Ukraine and traditional transatlantic alliances. The summit, the first gathering of all 27 EU leaders since the contentious Trump-Zelensky meeting, comes amid Washington's suspension of crucial military aid and intelligence sharing to Kyiv.
The EU is now facing increased pressure to bolster its own security commitments, particularly in light of doubts surrounding America's long-term dedication to European defense. Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a plan to mobilize €800 billion to "re-arm Europe" in response to the perceived threat from Russia, signaling a potential turning point in the bloc's approach to defense and security.
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Volodymyr Zelensky thanked EU leaders for their support as the bloc convened crisis talks to address the implications of Donald Trump's shift away from Ukraine and traditional transatlantic alliances. The summit, the first gathering of all 27 EU leaders since the contentious Trump-Zelensky meeting, comes amid Washington's suspension of crucial military aid and intelligence sharing to Kyiv.
The EU is now facing increased pressure to bolster its own security commitments, particularly in light of doubts surrounding America's long-term dedication to European defense. Ursula von der Leyen has proposed a plan to mobilize €800 billion to "re-arm Europe" in response to the perceived threat from Russia, signaling a potential turning point in the bloc's approach to defense and security.
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