Europe Races to Craft a Trump-Era Plan for Ukraine and Defense
European leaders are gathering in Brussels to discuss how to support Ukraine and fend more for themselves on defense.
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Europe Races to Repair a Split Between the U.S. and Ukraine
European leaders pledge to assemble a “coalition of the willing” to develop a plan for ending Ukraine’s war with Russia, which they hope could win the backing of a skeptical President Trump.The New York Times - 3d -
EU unveils $840 billion "ReArm Europe" plan to boost defense spending
European Union leader Ursula von der Leyen says the bloc is "in an era of rearmament," as Trump casts rising doubt on old alliances.CBS News - 2d -
What hurdles does Europe's peace plan for Ukraine face?
Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC's Frank Gardner writes.BBC News - 3d -
Europe is still dithering about defense
NATO is strongest when its members contribute equally and Europe is still not doing enough to meet the challenges ahead.The Hill - 8h -
Ukraine Is Europe’s War Now
Ukraine wants a peace deal — it just doesn’t want to end up destroyed by peace’s terms.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump’s Rift With Europe Adds Fuel to a Rally in Defense Stocks
A flurry of trading has helped push the Pan-European Stoxx 600 index to a record high as investors expect Europe’s governments to increase military spending.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Trump and Europe Clashed Over Ukraine
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Europe's thin red line in Ukraine
The fight for Europe’s immediate security is now, and it is being contested in Kursk, Russia and along a 600-mile front in Eastern Ukraine.The Hill - 12h -
Europe should hijack Trump’s revolutionary plans for the world
Liberal nationalists must respond with imagination to US policies rather than gripe at being cut out of Ukraine talksFinancial Times - 6d -
EU chief unveils €800bn plan to ‘rearm’ Europe
‘We are ready to step up’ says Ursula von der Leyen after US suspends military aid to Ukraine. Europe live – latest updates A five-part plan to bolster Europe’s defence industry and increase ...The Guardian - 2d -
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Now is the time for Europe really to step up on Ukraine
The future of the post-1945 security order hangs in the balanceFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Europe and US clash over Ukraine in G7 and UN
EU and Trump administration differ over blaming Russia in rival draft resolutionsFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Europe Is Left With Hard Choices as Trump Sours on Ukraine
European leaders have been working to support Ukraine and beef up their own defenses. But the blowup between President Trump and Ukraine’s president on Friday made those goals more urgent.The New York Times - 4d -
Can Europe secure peace in Ukraine without the US?
With relations between Washington and Kyiv in tatters, we examine what can realistically be achieved for Zelenskyy. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates Britain and France are trying, with ...The Guardian - 4d -
Europe’s rescue mission on Ukraine: keep Trump engaged
Continent’s biggest powers gathered at London summit to salvage something from crumbling postwar orderFinancial Times - 4d -
Monday Briefing: Europe Pledges to Support Ukraine
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Is Europe misunderstanding Trump on Ukraine? | Stephen Wertheim
The new administration appears to be taking a position that Ukrainian and European leaders aren’t hearing – or are trying to alter. A high-stakes transatlantic miscommunication is unfolding, with ...The Guardian - 3d -
‘Shocked’ reaction to White House Zelensky meeting sends Europe defense stocks soaring
JPMorgan lifts price targets of European defense companies by an average of 25% after furious reaction in European capitals to Trump-Zelensky meeting.MarketWatch - 3d -
Ukrainians call Trump's halt to vital intel 'pathetic' as Europe steps up defense of Kyiv
Ukraine has enough weapons to fight Russia unaffected for a few weeks, but President Trump’s cessation of intelligence-sharing will cost lives Ukrainians said.NBC News - 12h -
Ukraine says it's taken the top spot in the race to make combat drones
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UK and France to work with Ukraine on peace plan
Starmer says European initiative would then be discussed with White HouseFinancial Times - 4d -
US, Ukraine planning peace talks in Saudi Arabia
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story US, Ukraine planning peace talks in Saudi Arabia U.S. and Ukrainian ...The Hill - 2h -
EU chief proposes plan to 'urgently' increase defense spending by mobilizing around $840 billion
"Europe is ready to massively boost its defense spending," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday.CNBC - 2d -
Macron walks tightrope with Trump as he makes Europe's case on Ukraine
As the first European leader to visit Trump since his inauguration, Macron navigated potentially testing talks.BBC News - Feb. 25 -
Trump Says Ukraine Should Look to Europe for Any Security Guarantees
President Trump said Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, would visit Washington on Friday as part of a deal for Ukrainian mineral wealth. His position could ultimately embolden Russia.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Can Europe deter Russia in Ukraine without US military?
Donald Trump will not get involved in security guarantees for Ukraine, but can Europe fill the gap?BBC News - 6d -
Keir Starmer says Europe ‘at crossroads in history’ and must support Ukraine
Prime minister confirms UK and France will lead a ‘coalition of the willing’ to help end the war with Russia . Russia-Ukraine war – latest updates Keir Starmer has said Europe is “at a ...The Guardian - 4d -
Leaders from Europe, Canada meet in London to discuss Ukraine
A group of 18 leaders from Europe and Canada are meeting in London to discuss defending Ukraine against Russia. Ramy Inocencio has the details.CBS News - 4d -
Europe juggles protecting Ukraine with rebuilding its own defences
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Europe Faces a Huge Bill to Defend Ukraine. Investors Are Thrilled.
Europeans would need to ramp up military spending quickly, a notion that has set off a market rally, led by defense stocks.The New York Times - 3d -
Europe is running out of hope Trump is still open to persuasion over Ukraine
Where the US president sees a convivial leader an ocean away, Europeans see a tyrant on its borders breaking all agreements. In the Four Quartets TS Eliot wrote “humankind cannot bear very much ...The Guardian - 2d -
Katya Adler: Fractured Europe seeks credible answers on Ukraine
Europe is scrambling to react to the relentless pace of change in Washington, but can it unite around a plan?BBC News - 2d -
Trump claims the U.S. is spending more money on Ukraine than Europe
President Trump called out Europe for their spending on Ukraine, claiming the U.S. has spent significantly more. He went on to say that Europe has spent "more money buying Russian oil and gas."NBC News - 1d -
How Europe could seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine
One of the mechanisms Europe has at its disposal to make up the shortfall of American backing is to fully seize frozen Russian assets held in the region.CNBC - 15h -
Ukraine's Zelenskyy asks Europe for a lifeline after Trump pulls support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined European Union leaders for an emergency summit focused on how to bolster Ukraine's security. He said he hopes to have "a meaningful meeting" with the ...CBS News - 2h -
EU leaders open emergency talks on defense and Ukraine aid as US support wanes
European Union leaders are holding emergency summit talks to beef up their own military defenses and make sure Ukraine will still be properly protected by its alliesABC News - 16h
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