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The stakes are high. This is no longer just about supporting Ukraine. It is about whether Europe can protect itself.

A Continent Under Pressure

The sense of urgency did not emerge overnight.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shattered long-standing assumptions about security on the European continent. At the same time, political signals from Washington have grown increasingly clear: Europe must take greater responsibility for its own defence.

European leaders now find themselves caught between two imperatives—deterring future aggression while maintaining unity at home.

EU leaders agreed last December on a new €90 billion loan package to support Ukraine. Meanwhile, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a series of defence initiatives aimed at strengthening Europe’s deterrence capacity by 2030.

These moves come amid stark rhetoric. On 2 December, Vladimir Putin stated that Russia was prepared to fight if necessary and warned there would be “no one left to negotiate with.” Continue reading…