#european-security

#european-security

Ever since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Moldova has been popping up in the news with increasing frequency. The Republic of Moldova is a small country on Ukraine's southwestern border, and in the spring of 2022, it seemed possible that Russia might also invade and occupy it. This would have opened up a second front for Ukraine and brought Russia right up to the southeastern border of both the EU and NATO.

European leaders have been urgently working to figure out the next steps to ending Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine following their meeting at the White House on Monday. Trump has ruled out sending U.S. troops to join a European-led force that would guard against another potential Russian invasion. Less than 24 hours after the meetings with Trump, the European Union leaders who were present were in virtual sessions debriefing their counterparts.

Today's meeting with the US leader presents similar dangers, but the Ukrainian president, and Europe, cannot be caught on the hop. The pressure may be more subtle and exerted by stealth, but it may feel equally overwhelming.

President Donald Trump warned that there will be "very severe consequences" if Russian President Vladimir Putin does not agree to stop the war against Ukraine after their summit.

The US plans to sell Patriot batteries and other weapons to European allies that would be transferred to Kyiv in a coordinated effort to enhance Ukraine's air defense.

Major General (ret) Karl Engelbrektson emphasizes the urgent need for increased military production capacity in response to evolving global conflicts and a critical TNT shortage in Europe.

Poland and European allies are trying to bolster their defences amid fears that Russian aggression won't be limited to Ukraine.

The enemies of Europe are not just using missiles as we have seen in Ukraine... They're using unmanned drones and paramilitary forces to sabotage supply chains.

The U.S. president's threats to ignore his commitments to his allies across the Atlantic have fueled the most in-depth debate on nuclear weapons in Europe in decades.