, Or about Europe without euro UK PM Starmer:
- Future of Ukraine is an existential issue for Europe
- It is pressing that they now share the burden.
- Europe must play its role
- There must be a US backstop
He concludes by saying it is the only way to deter Russia.
Meanwhlle Danish PM says:
- We must ramp up military preparedness
- Must avoid spread of Ukraine war to more countries
- When asked about troop deployments in Ukraine, says we are open to discussing many things that still need to be clarified
- I see no signs that the Russians want peace.
- Need discussion in EU about fiscal rules..
- This was an informal meeting not for decision-making.
- Russia is threatening all of Europe now, unfortunately
- A fast cease-fire can give Russia the chance to mobilize again and attack Ukraine or another country in Europe
Polish PM Tusk says
- All participants in meeting on Ukraine at similar opinions to Poland on key issues.
- Realize that transatlantic relations are in a new stage.
- European partners realize time is come for greater European defense capabilities and spending.
- Spending on defense will not be considered in excessive deficit procedure
- Europe and US should collaborate closely.
- There should be no discussions about Ukraine without Ukraine, or about Europe without Europe.
- There are billions of euros in EU that can be mobilized for defense.
The comment that it is time to “realize that transatlantic relations are in a new stage” is key change in mindset.
How does the EU want to address it?
Do they want Trump to say to Ukraine, you owe us $500B, or Russia can do what it wants? Or is there a grander plan that is devised, that satisfies Trump, takes back control of the EU, has EU take responsibility with the so-called backstop of the US to either bring Russia in line voluntarily or involuntarily by threat?
I don’t how that looks but the wheels are in motion.
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