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It is important for European leaders to act collectively and avoid the ‘bilateralisation’ of their relationships with the US,
said Arnold – that is, to ensure that they do not end up in individual talks with Washington that might weaken their collective position
The danger is that if it is not properly thought out or resourced, or doesn’t have a proper command structure, it fails,
Arnold saidKemi: It’s time to get off our knees and start fighting for Western values
the Express covers a speech by the Tory leaderPresentationally it was certainly different,
Ed Arnold said
If we, Europeans, fail to spend big on defence now, we will be forced to spend 10 times more if we don’t prevent a wider war.”
Yesterday, the Polish prime minister, Donald Tusk, whose country spends 4.7% of GDP on defence, said3 out of 4 OAPs living in cold homes
reports the Daily MailUkraine needs US safety pledges, PM to tell Trump
that’s the Times,I don’t know what they would do at the negotiating table,
he said
There must be no compromise at the expense of Ukrainian territorial integrity and sovereignty,
Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha told French publication Le Monde
We want, like you, a sovereign and prosperous Ukraine,
Mr Hegseth said in Brussels on WednesdayEurope’s security is at a turning point. Yes, it is about Ukraine — but it is also about us. We need an urgency mindset. We need a surge in defense. And we need both of them now.”
Von der Leyen
If we had wanted to prepare for Trump 2, we should have started during Trump 1.
As Menon put itThe problem is always: Who do you invite, who don’t you invite?”
Menon saidFor reasons of, say, practicability,
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The details will need to be decided but the commitment is clear,
Rutte said
We agree with President Trump on a ‘peace through strength’ approach,
the official said, summarising the result of the meetingReady and willing. That’s my take from today’s meeting in Paris. Europe is ready and willing to step up. To lead in providing security guarantees for Ukraine,
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said in a post on social media after the emergency meetingWe believe it is dangerous to conclude a ceasefire without a peace agreement at the same time,
the official also said