EU member states agreed to unlock what could amount to an unprecedented 800 billion euros ($867 billion) for defense spending amid mounting signs the U.S. is no longer a reliable ally, and the defense of Ukraine is falling squarely on their shoulders.

Until Trump's sanctions threat, this was another week when all the pressure seemed to be on Kyiv, giving Russia little reason to tame its appetite. The suspension of American military aid and intelligence is one of the worst setbacks for Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion,

But, in their view, they do increase pressure on Ukraine to accept whatever peace deal Trump will ultimately make with Putin. Trump’s manoeuvring poses not only a threat to Ukraine, but the rest of Europe too.

Europe doesn't know how to end Russia's war against Ukraine, stated US President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters. The American leader stated that he believed Europe didn't know how to end the war.