EU Leaders Divided on Ukraine Defense Strategies Amid US Support Shift

European leaders convened in Paris for urgent discussions regarding heightened defense expenditures and the possible deployment of peacekeeping forces in Ukraine after a surprise meeting between US President Trump and Russian officials. The gathering exposed differing opinions within the EU regarding troop positioning and security assurances. This development is prompting European countries, like Poland aiming for 4.7% of GDP and Denmark contemplating 3%, to face the challenge of ramping up defense budgets. Such a transition may pose financial difficulties for governments while representing a notable shift in European security strategy.