How Soon Could Ukraine’s Forces ‘Start to Buckle’ Without U.S. Weapons?
It could be as little as four months, say analysts, as Europe scrambles to plug the hole in support left by President Trump’s suspension of military aid.
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Ukraine has firepower to fight on without US support – for now
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Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US
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How much has the US given to Ukraine?
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Defending Europe without the US
European capitals are attempting to fill the security gapFinancial Times - Feb. 21 -
EU leaders to hold emergency Ukraine talks, seeking to adapt to new security demands without the US
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What pause in US military aid could mean for Ukraine
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BBC Verify: How much has the US spent on aid to Ukraine?
US President Donald Trump claims the US has outspent Europe on aid to Ukraine by over $200bn. BBC Verify's Nick Eardley fact-checks Trump's claims.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
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Trump could reduce tariffs as soon as tomorrow, commerce secretary says
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Flow of U.S. Weapons to Ukraine Has Nearly Stopped and May End Completely
The Biden administration saw the $67 billion in military assistance it provided to Kyiv as essential. Trump sees any further aid as leverage.The New York Times - 5d -
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Nationalisation will buckle England’s railways
Shutting out private business will mean less money for the creaking sectorFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Russia and US could meet again within weeks to discuss Ukraine, Moscow says – Europe live
Moscow and Washington held their first talks on ending the nearly three-year war in Ukraine on Tuesday. Donald Trump’s shocking and mendacious attack this week on the Ukrainian president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 22 -
Can Europe afford to defend itself without the US?
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Steve Cohen says tariffs and DOGE's cuts are negative for economy, market correction could be soon
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How small can the Education Department get without Congress changing the law?
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'Who needs a number nine?' - How Arsenal scored seven without striker
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Spain calls for EU to forge China policy without US
‘Europe must take its own decisions’, says foreign minister José Manuel AlbaresFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
‘We used to think the ice was eternal’: Colombia looks to a future without glaciers
In Sierra Nevada del Cocuy, people have watched the ice fields turn to exposed rock and experts predict these vital water sources could be lost in 30 years. Words and photographs by Euan Wallace ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump is using tariffs as a blunt-force tool. It won’t work | Mike Williams
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US Supreme Court upholds order forcing foreign aid payments
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How shocking is Trump's Ukraine approach?
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Ukraine agrees minerals deal with US
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What's next for US and Ukraine relations?
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