Zelenskyy joins EU leaders' meeting over 800bn defence plan after Macron's stark Russia warning Europe live
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European leaders gather in Brussels to discuss an ambitious €800 billion plan to enhance Europe's defense capabilities and support Ukraine militarily. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join the talks, which occur shortly after a London summit. French President Emmanuel Macron has underscored the imminent threat of Russian aggression, stating that Europe must be prepared for potential instability. He emphasized the need for strategic discussions regarding nuclear deterrents. His remarks, alongside the presence of new German leadership, signal Europe’s urgency in unifying defense efforts amid rising tensions with Russia.
In a dramatic intervention on Wednesday evening, French president Emmanuel Macron warned in a TV address that Russian aggression would not stop at Ukraine and was a direct threat to France and Europe.
Macron said in his address: I want to believe the US will stay by our side. But we have to be ready if that isn't the case.
European leaders meet in Brussels to discuss a significant 800bn plan aimed at strengthening Europe’s defense industry and supporting Ukraine's military needs.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy will join EU leaders in Brussels, highlighting a collaborative effort to enhance military capability in the face of Russian aggression.
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