The United States has been checked. Can European Putin put alone? | The European Union

The United States was once the most important ally of Ukraine – provided weapons, financing and political coating as the sovereignty of Kiev. But today Washington loses interest. President Donald Trump is far from a conflict to understand at home in the golf course, relative to a war room at home.

Trump did not hide his overthrow. He echoed Kremlin’s narratives, questioned NATO’s relevance and lowered Ukraine’s defense to a fist line. Russian President Vladimir Putin is “completely crazy” and the latest statements in the statement “completely crazy” and indifference.

He was not a reliable peace broker or a consistent supporter of Ukraine. His words now carry small weight – and pays the price of Kyiv.

Last week, Ukraine, Spiderweb’s operation team claimed to hit a deep series in a number of Drone. Dozens of plane were destroyed on the airports and the main military infrastructure was broken. The White House has quickly refuted the participation of the United States. Trump again responded to a threat to “walk away” from the war.

Shortly afterwards, the second round of peace talks in Istanbul collapsed. The only agreement obtained was a sob: 6,000 exchanging soldiers remains. This can help bring the closure to sad families – but it did nothing to change the course of the war.

Trump’s delayed proposal – White House spokesman Karoline Leavitt – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Putin also called Putin as a political theater than diplomacy. This moment has already passed.

The Trump – Not Zelenskyy – who does not have the arm now. With its withdrawal from the traditional security management of the United States, the burden is resolutely changing to Europe.

Despite the atrocity of Russia’s occupation in 2022, American officials often treated Kiev as side pressure and side by side as a side side of Moscow. European leaders pushed back – but mostly with words. To complete the defense of Europe, they still placed the intentions of “unshakable support.”

Now the US military assistance is slowed and Trump continues to move away from the war, and Europe faces a historical account.

For the first time in about 80 years, the continent remains alone. NATO’s future is the union – a question created after World War II to ensure collective protection. The ability to oppose Ukraine’s Russian aggression depends on European warrants.

Can Europe meet the moment? Can an empty coalition of willing nations become a constant security block? And can you do without us?

Since the beginning of 2025, in Kiev, Ukraine met with about 40 percent of 40 percent of its military needs in Kiev. Europe has provided 30 percent of Europe and the remaining 30 percent of the United States. To continue the battle, Europe must do more – quickly.

It would be an alternative catastrophic. The Kiel Institute for the World Economy estimated that Russia will be occupied by Ukraine will be 10-20 times more than maintaining the levels of Germany’s current support, energy instability, economic violations and defense risks.

One of Ukraine’s most relevant needs is ammunition – especially artillery shells. Until recently, the US was the main supplier. As the American supply decreases, Ukraine burns with its own reserves. It’s already spinning to fill the European gap.

The problem is the scale. The European weapons industry lasted a long time. Just starting to answer now. According to the European Union Defense and Space commissioner, the block aims to produce 2 million artillery shells annually by the end of 2025. This will only face Ukraine’s minimum combat areas.

A particularly ambitious initiative is a plan to buy and deliver 1.8 million missiles to Ukraine by the end of next year. In May, the Czech President is one of the few people who are approved by Petr Pavel and supported by Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark and other countries, effort, meaningful effects.

Germany also appeared from donations. In late May, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, in Ukraine, with long-distance weapons production, local industrial and engineering capacity was associated with long-term production.

The United Kingdom remains one of Kiev’s most reliable allies. On Wednesday, the London New 350 million pounds ($ 476 million) Drone package – more than £ 4.5 billion (6.1 billion dollars) announced part of the collateral. This includes 100,000 Drone, significant increase in previous liabilities by 2026.

But the war does not do with the odd weapons. The financial and economic strength.

Trump recently told Fox, the US taxpayer’s money was “moved away” in Ukraine. The focus was not just raw – it was misled.

Since 2022, the United States has provided about $ 128 billion in assistance to Ukraine, including $ 66.5 billion. Meanwhile, the EU and its members were 50 billion euros ($ 57 billion), including 50 billion euros ($ 57 billion), and 17 billion euros ($ 77 billion) and 17 billion euros ($ 77 billion) and 17 billion euros ($ 77 billion). 12.8 billion pounds of 12.8 billion pounds ($ 77 billion). (17.4 billion pounds) Billion dollars) added.

These are not gifts. They are strategic investments – Russia is designed to prevent higher expenses in case of a unique project.

He also headed European sanctions. Since 2014 – and since 2022, it has been immediately updated – 17 consecutive measures aimed at the Russian economy. No one ended the war, but each made a payment.

On May 20, a day after a hot call between Trump and Putin, the EU and England still presented the most sweeper packages. This was used to break about 200 ships from the so-called shadow fleet of Russia, to break oil and global price caps.

If some estimates, including AI-aid modeling, the gaps are closed and implemented, the sanctions show that the sanctions can cost $ 10 billion to $ 20 billion. Even partial application will violate Moscow’s war income.

EU Foreign Policy President Kaja Kallas became clear: “Uvers are longer Russian war, strengthening our answer.” Europe begins to return this promise by action.

From drones to shells, the continent is finally moving to the production of weapons, the continent is finally moving to the strategy – slowly, but continuously builds the foundations of Ukrainian sustainability and Russian defeat.

But this momentum cannot stand. This is no longer the war of Ukraine.

The United States went aside. Europe is no longer backup plan. This is the last defensive line. If you fail, Ukraine is a reliable, sovereign, sovereign European idea.

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