‘Battle hardened’ Ukraine has role to play in defending Europe, says ex-Nato chief
Summary
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, a former Nato secretary general, suggests creating a European coalition including Ukraine to defend the continent. He says this is needed because the US attitude toward Europe’s defense has changed, and Europe must be ready even if US troops are reduced.Key Facts
- Rasmussen proposes a coalition of European countries and Ukraine to defend Europe.
- The coalition would be led by France and the UK, Europe’s nuclear powers.
- This idea responds to concerns about possible US troop reductions in Europe under President Trump.
- A meeting of five European defense powers in Berlin is preparing a new defense strategy before a Nato summit in Ankara.
- The Nato summit aims to show President Trump that Europe is increasing its own defense spending.
- Europe plans to increase support for Ukraine with €70 billion extra spending over two years.
- Ukraine is seen as a strong, experienced military country and important for Europe’s security.
- Rasmussen says Europe must act independently and not just react to President Trump’s decisions.
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