"If Europe is not seen as a global force, if its actions do not scare bad actors, Europe will always be reacting, catching up to new, dangerous attacks,"
"Europe must learn how to defend itself. Sending 14 or 40 soldiers to Greenland, what is that meant to achieve? What message does that send to Putin? To China? And perhaps most importantly, what message does it send to Denmark?"
"Europe looks lost trying to convince the U.S. president to change. But he will not change. President Trump loves who he is. And he says he loves Europe, but he will not listen to this kind of Europe,"
Europe risks remaining reactive unless it projects a credible deterrent that scares bad actors and prevents new dangerous attacks. Leaders were urged to use frozen Russian assets and seize Russian tankers as bold measures to pressure Russia. Trilateral talks among U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian officials will take place in Abu Dhabi on Friday and Saturday. The U.S. and Ukraine are close to agreement on a peace plan, but Russian public comments remain unenthusiastic and compromises are required. Russia continues to attack Ukraine's energy infrastructure during brutal winter conditions, increasing demand for additional air-defense systems. U.S. envoys plan visits to Moscow amid uncertain prospects for a truce.
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