"We are really witnessing a watershed moment now and nothing is the way it was before."
"It's crunch time for Europe and Ukraine."
"We need to take this decision in order to secure the Ukrainian economy, but also in order to send a signal to the rest of the world, which will include the White House in (Washington) D.C., that Europe is a strong geopolitical player."
Europe entered 2025 confronting a new geopolitical reality as the United States eroded EU unity, economies, security and democratic norms. The EU froze Russian assets indefinitely and now faces a summit decision on stronger commitments to Ukraine. Kyiv faces severe financial shortfalls and leaders pledged to meet economic and military needs for the next two years, likely via a reparations-style loan. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen called it 'crunch time' and urged a decision to secure Ukraine's economy and demonstrate Europe's geopolitical strength. President Donald Trump has oscillated between supporting Kyiv and Russia, criticized Europe, and shown warmth toward far-right allies and Vladimir Putin. Europeans are increasing military aid but still view the United States as an irreplaceable partner.
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