The European Union announced an ambitious €800 billion defense plan on Tuesday, just hours after US President Donald Trump announced a freeze on aid to Ukraine, signaling a major shift in Washington’s support for Kyiv. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the ‘ReArm Europe’ initiative ahead of Thursday’s European Council meeting, which follows … Continue reading ‘We Are Ready to Step Up’: EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Plan After Trump Halts Ukraine Aid