Finland is opening new shooting ranges for citizens. Poland has started mandatory firearms training for all high school students. And, to protect against Russian air attacks, 22 countries have joined a project to build a European Iron Dome. In three years, an estimated one million Russians and Ukrainians have been killed or wounded. If they send their fighter jets from the Atlantic to the Pacific?
He said Mr. Largely overlooked by American press and politicians, Europe is ramping up aid to Ukraine. Numbers tell the story.
Rutte told the European Parliament two weeks ago. Vance are simply right when they say that Europe needs to do more to defend its own continent. Agreement comes from a Washington conservative think tank, the American Enterprise Institute. As President Zelenskiy seeks American security guarantees for a potential armistice, he joins the chorus saying Europe should invest more in its defense.
During the first Trump presidency, European nations bridled at Mr. At the time, only three countries did this. Today, 23 out of the 32 NATO member countries are meeting or exceeding this defense spending target. Kallas, a former Estonian prime minister, said last week at the European Defense Agency. Kremlin propagandists make it clear they do not plan to stop at dismembering Ukraine.
Aid to Ukraine comes from unexpected sources. At Davos, Albania signed a year security cooperation agreement with Ukraine. Denmark just disclosed that it is sending Russian-made Gvozdika mm self-propelled howitzers, apparently bought from Croatia. This includes maritime security, military drones, and allowing British bases in Ukraine.
