European leaders, meeting in Paris for talks regarding Ukraine's security, face a crucial juncture as the US shifts its negotiation strategy. The European Commission president highlighted the urgent need for a collective defense approach, while UK Prime Minister Starmer discussed the security implications for Europe and the UK. Amid varying responses from European countries about potential troop contributions to postwar peacekeeping in Ukraine, Germany and Poland indicated caution, focusing instead on support via military aid and finances, highlighting concerns about the evolving geopolitical landscape.
Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the urgency for Europe to enhance its defense capabilities, stating, 'We need an urgency mindset. We need a surge in defence. And we need both of them now.'
Keir Starmer insisted that the situation in Ukraine represents a fundamental threat to European national security: 'This isn't just about the frontline in Ukraine. It's the frontline of Europe and of the UK.'
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