Ukraine War Spurs European Defense Reinforcement

European leaders pledged to boost defenses and reduce U.S. reliance.
Merz, Macron, and Starmer committed to a stronger European NATO pillar.
Trump's Greenland push raised doubts about U.S. commitment.
Ukraine war's fifth year drove defense strengthening against Moscow.
European Long-Range Strike Approach developed with 3.5% GDP defense target.
U.S. expects Europe to handle conventional defense, retaining nuclear umbrella.
Merz and Macron began talks on a European deterrent.
Pan-European projects face work-share disputes.
Zelenskiy noted weapons evolve faster than politics.
Ukraine faced 6,000 drones and 150 missiles last month.

Politics | International Relations | Defense

United States | Ukraine | Denmark

Emmanuel Macron | Keir Starmer | Friedrich Merz | Volodymyr Zelenskiy

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