Europe's Defense Policy Shift Underway Amid US Shift on Ukraine
The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has urged Europe to "wake up" and build its own defense policy in response to the recent shift in US policy over Ukraine, citing a need for self-reliance in military power. The move comes after US President Donald Trump's statements denouncing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as a "dictator" and suggesting that Kyiv started the war between Ukraine and Russia. This development has created tension among European leaders, who have echoed Ukraine's stance on not accepting any peace deal imposed without its consent.
- The EU's push for self-reliance in defense policy may signal a significant shift towards greater regional autonomy and cooperation, potentially altering the dynamics of transatlantic relations.
- How will Europe's increased focus on developing its own deterrent power impact its relationships with both the US and Russia in the long term?