How Europe can defend itself without US help

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How can Europe defend itself without the US?
President Trump’s threat to stop funding European defence could have lasting consequences.BBC News - 2d -
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As the US retreats, Europe must look out for itself – so is Macron’s nuclear offer the answer? | Simon Tisdall
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Can the EU sanctions regime hold up without the US?
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Who will defend Europe?
Caught between an aggressive Russia and a disengaging America, the continent’s western democracies must now rearm — or pay the priceFinancial Times - 5d -
Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine
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Vance: If US survived Greta Thunberg, Europe 'can survive a few months of Elon Musk'
Vice President Vance on Friday chided European leaders for their criticism of Elon Musk wading into their elections, comparing Musk's actions to Swedish activist Greta Thunberg urging American ...The Hill - 6d
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