European Union leaders have pledged to increase defense spending, with a plan to invest nearly €800 billion in the coming years. This move comes amid a shift in the US stance on Ukraine, with President Donald Trump questioning whether the US would defend NATO members if they were attacked.
The EU has reiterated its support for Ukraine, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaking of a “watershed moment” for Europe and Ukraine. The EU has also announced plans to provide additional financial support to Ukraine, with several member states indicating they will significantly increase defense spending, including Germany, which may rewrite its constitution to loosen debt rules and spend more on the military.