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Volodymyr Zelensky said: ‘We can’t rule out the possibility that America might say no to Europe on issues that threaten it.’

Donald Trump this week upended years of steadfast US support for Ukraine following a phone call with Vladimir Putin in which he said peace talks should start ‘immediately’

NATO Secretary General Rutte praises US VP Vance's speech on US-Europe unity and defense spending concerns in Munich.

While meeting with Vice President JD Vance, Zelensky reiterated his desire to only meet in-person with Vladimir Putin after a common plan is negotiated with President Trump

The Munich Security Conference, long a symbol of transatlantic unity, has become a stage for European unease as shifting US foreign policy fuels uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance renewed calls for increased European defense spending, while questions persist over Washington’s commitment to Ukraine and the broader future of NATO.

The Munich Security Conference, long a symbol of transatlantic unity, has become a stage for European unease as shifting U.S. foreign policy fuels uncertainty. Vice President JD Vance renewed calls for increased European defense spending, while questions persist over Washington’s commitment to Ukraine and the broader future of NATO.

Vice President JD Vance used his speech before the Munich Security Conference to deride Europe for squelching free speech

US Defense Secretary Hegseth addresses Ukraine war at NATO meeting, discussing negotiations and defense spending.

NATO members commit to increased defense spending and production to enhance readiness and adapt to evolving security challenges.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's speech on Ukraine this week has thrown NATO into disarray

While NATO countries living near the Russian border pay well over two percent of their GDP on defence, those further away pay less.