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EU Reported to Pledge 'Unprecedented' Defense Spending to Ensure Ukraine Security

The EU is urging member states to increase arms production to support Ukraine, including a minimum of 1.5 million artillery shells and air defense systems.
European leaders gathered in Paris to discuss Europe's security and strategies to enhance support for Ukraine amid concerns over shifts in US policy.
French President Emmanuel Macron advocates for a more autonomous European defense strategy amid calls for increased military spending from Germany.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed that the UK is prepared to deploy troops to Ukraine to maintain European security, while Spain's Foreign Minister emphasizes the need to focus on achieving peace rather than troop deployment.

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Geopolitical Monitor

Redefining European Defense: EU Security Policy in the Trump Era

President Trump’s geopolitical pivot from Europe will boost previous efforts by Brussels to enact a more autonomous European defense posture. Yet structural challenges loom large over the process.

3 days ago

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Newsweek

Europe preps "never seen before" defense package in boost to Ukraine

Media reports claimed as much as $700 billion could be allocated to Europe's defenses, though it was not clear how much of that amount would go to Kyiv.

5 days ago·United States

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Corriere Della Sera

Paris, Europe does not abandon Kiev. But on the troops, the leaders are divided | Crocevia Riad: the US-Russia summit started in Arabia

Berlin, Madrid and Rome hold back Paris and London. Differences also in the approach with Trump

5 days ago·Italy

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Sueddeutsche Zeitung

Ukraine News: Survey: German split in participation in peace force

Should the Bundeswehr send soldiers to Ukraine after a possible ceasefire? On this question, opinions differ widely among the population. Scholz considers the discussion to be "completely premature".

5 days ago·Munich, Germany

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Firstpost News

EU leaders weigh defense spending, troops deployment amid Ukraine crisis

With European policymakers still reeling from US Vice President JD Vance's withering attack on the European Union at an annual security conference in Munich, key leaders attended the meeting at the Elysee Palace called at the last minute by President Emmanuel Macron

5 days ago·Mumbai, India

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