Trump's Ukraine Policy Strains EU Unity and Defense Strategy

EU leaders meet in Brussels as Trump's approach to Ukraine forces Europe to confront new defense challenges and internal divisions.

Donald Trump's decision to halt U.S. military aid to Ukraine and push for concessions to Russia has sidelined Europe from peace negotiations.
EU leaders are debating the 'ReArm Europe' plan, which proposes significant investments in defense, including up to €800 billion in funding mechanisms.
Germany advocates for a permanent change to EU debt rules to support defense spending, diverging from the temporary exemptions proposed by the EU Commission.
Internal EU divisions deepen as Hungary and Slovakia align with Trump's stance, threatening to block collective support for Ukraine.
Isolationist sentiment in the U.S. leaves Europe increasingly responsible for its own security, with concerns about Russia's potential future aggression growing.