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Trump officials planning talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia with European leaders set to gather in Paris for emergency Ukraine summit

Sir Keir Starmer will meet with European leaders at a summit on Monday before talks with Donald Trump in Washington

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.