Geopolitically, Europe desperately needs to strengthen its military capabilities and revitalize its defense industry. Ukraine has the largest and most experienced military in Europe and some of the world's most advanced drone technology.
The discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos were a stark reminder of how interconnected the global economy is, and how Ukraine’s stability — or lack thereof — affects us all. From military aid to economic sanctions,
Commander-in-Chief of the Lithuanian Armed Forces Raimundas Vaikšnoras admits the possibility of sending peacekeepers to Ukraine. He believes that this issue should be discussed, according to LRT. Vaikšnoras supported that Lithuania should also take responsibility for stability in Europe.
Before the Davos crowd, President Trump signaled a shift in tone, calling for an end to the war in Ukraine and placing the onus on Russia to come to the table.
A victory for Putin means, in due time, a re-charting of the entire map of Europe, to suit his vision of a Russian empire that never lost the Cold War. The only way to end the war in Ukraine is to ensure that Russia loses and that Ukraine wins.
The Kremlin’s forces are steadily advancing on the battlefield, while Kyiv’s allies are publicly discussing whether President Volodymyr Zelenskiy should quickly accept an unfavorable peace deal just to end the fighting.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Thursday urged the United States to keep supplying Ukraine with weapons to fight Russia's invasion and said he was sure Europe was ready to pay the bill.
Appearing via video link at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, yesterday, President Donald Trump called the war in Ukraine “an absolute killing field” and said his efforts to end the conflict by brokering a ceasefire have already started.
The U.S. president used the World Economic Forum to offer the global elite a warning: He intends to follow through on his “America First” campaign promises.
Among the issues likely to be explored at the World Economic Forum this week is the future of Ukraine and its impact on Europe.
President Donald Trump is emphasizing that targeting Russia’s oil revenue is the best way to get Moscow to end its nearly three-year war against Ukraine.
President Donald Trump has given everyone at Davos something to talk about with his actions on the first day of his second term.