WSJ: Europe is quietly building a NATO fallback in case the US steps back
Germany's shift — driven by Merz's conclusion that Trump was prepared to abandon Ukraine and had confused victim with aggressor — unlocked a broader coalition.
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Europe now outspends America on Ukraine. Zelenskyy noticed.
Washington wants a bilateral deal with Russia. Ukraine spent Munich making that impossible.
“If not Brussels, then Moscow:” Munich Security Report 2026 paints stark picture of Europe’s security crisis
Europe faces a choice between unity or submission, report warns
FT: Europe mobilizes intelligence agencies to fill gap left by Washington’s retreat
Macron: France now provides two-thirds of Ukraine's intelligence
Commissioner: Macron-Merkel 2017 idea may get another chance in 2026, as Europe needs to become defense giant
The Commissioner revives Security Council proposal.
Can Europe buy independence for €1 trillion—or is that the wrong question? (INFOGRAPHICS)
Rutte says true autonomy would require 10% of GDP—but deterring Russia costs far less.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine’s forces could form the core of a united European army
The Ukrainian president proposed that Kyiv's war-hardened troops could serve as the foundation for united European armed forces once Russia's war ends.
European defense can match Russia by 2030—if Ukraine holds the line
Rich in resources, short on troops: Why Europe needs Ukraine to hold while it builds
UK delivers 85,000 drones to Ukraine in six months, warns allies must outpace Putin
UK's £600 million investment delivers 85,000 drones to Ukraine as Defense Secretary warns NATO must accelerate production
FT: European defense plant space tripled since 2021
Three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, Europe has constructed an industrial war machine spanning 7 million square meters of new weapons facilities, marking the continent's largest defense buildup since World War II
Europe promises secret weapon for Ukraine—but can’t outproduce 1,020 Russian missile barrage
As missile numbers climb, Ukraine’s survival depends on hitting the source.
Raytheon’s production lines overheat as Europe lines up for 1,000 Patriot missiles and Ukraine pleads for speed
Joint production and faster transfer talks gain urgency as Russia refines its missile arsenal.
Macron warns against Ukraine capitulation in peace talks pushed by Trump
Emmanuel Macron advocates for European defense autonomy and economic independence in response to Trump's return, while warning against forced peace arrangements.
Defense tech company Helsing to produce 6,000 additional strike drones for Ukraine
The company is also planning to build multiple ''Resilience Factories'' across Europe, to provide countries with local and sovereign manufacturing capacities.
Europe needs to wake up and revolutionize arms production, says NATO commander
Admiral Vandier says Europe needs to increase military spending beyond 2% GDP, accelerate technological innovation, and develop more flexible procurement processes.