Alexander Stubb, Finland’s President Elect, also indicated he wants Europe's financial institutions to modernize their rules in order to help speed up production of munitions.
A former NATO leader argued that not inviting Ukraine into NATO for fear of Russian response, for example, is giving Vladimir Putin a "de facto veto" over the alliance's decisions.
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Zelensky’s outreach comes days after Trump said he would "encourage" Russia to invade any NATO nation that does not meet the alliance's defense spending target.
Organizers of the conference suggested an “intense” atmosphere had developed, following the Navalny news.
Last week's Munich Security Conference included call-outs on specific weapon systems, an unusual occurrence at the normally high-minded dialogue.
The breakthrough on heavy weaponry marked a pivotal moment in strategic thinking by Western decisionmakers, previously concerned that more modern main battle tanks than the Soviet-era T-72, operated by Ukraine, could lead to an escalation of the war.
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The Cold War has not returned, but the Russians have. The challenge for the Trump Administration is less about whether the US cares about European defense; it is much more about a strategic shift of American attention to dealing with the Chinese and North Korean threats.