The Kremlin has indicated that suspending U.S. military aid to Ukraine might lead Kyiv to negotiate peace. Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for Vladimir Putin, emphasized that a normalization of U.S.-Russia relations hinges on the lifting of economic sanctions and cessation of U.S. support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala urged Europe to reassess its security policy, advocating increased military investments and support for Ukraine against Russian aggression. Additionally, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced plans to bolster European defense capabilities, aiming to mobilize significant funds for military investments.
During his regular daily briefing, Tass reports Vladimir Putin's spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also said that any normalising of relations between Russia and the US would require economic sanctions to be lifted, and that the greatest contribution to peace the US could make would be to stop sponsoring Ukraine.
President Trump's decision highlights the urgent need for a fundamental shift in Europe's current policy. We must strengthen our economic and military capabilities and take full responsibility for our own security.
The EU will propose to give member states more fiscal space for defence investments, as well as 150bn euros in loans for those investments, and will aim to mobilise private capital as well.
Now is the time for Europe to move decisively from words to action.
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