European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told MEPs: “Europe must be responsible for its own security. This is no longer an option. It is a must.” In a clear rebuke to U.S. critiques of Europe’s declining global influence, she asserted that Europe cannot let others define its worldview, as the bloc pushes for greater independence amid evolving transatlantic ties and ongoing support for Ukraine.
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A senior Kremlin official has warned that the EU’s plan to seize or leverage £80bn in frozen Russian assets for Ukraine could be treated as a casus belli, raising the risk of wider conflict in Europe as peace talks stall and Russia steps up military pressure on the battlefield.
Greece has joined 18 other EU nations in the SAFE defense initiative, submitting national plans for low-interest loans to boost European military capabilities, while Canada gains full access and Turkey remains blocked.
