At a recent Brussels meeting, E.U. leaders discussed strategies to strengthen the continent's defenses and support for Ukraine in light of ongoing conflict with Russia. Ursula von der Leyen described the meeting as a watershed moment. The plan proposed a €150 billion package to improve military capabilities, including missile defense and anti-drone technologies, indicating a shift towards greater European self-reliance in defense. However, Hungary's refusal to sign onto the joint support statement marked a significant division among the E.U. countries regarding Ukraine's support. Discussions for peace negotiations between the U.S. and Ukraine are also underway.
At a meeting in Brussels yesterday, leaders of the E.U.'s 27 countries discussed how to bolster both the continent's defenses and its support for Ukraine. Ursula von der Leyen, the president of the European Commission, called it a watershed moment.
The goal for Europe is to better arm itself to deal with Russia without as much backup from the U.S. To reach that objective, a plan from the Commission would offer 150 billion euros in loans to invest in missile defense, anti-drone systems and other defense technologies.
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