Europe doubles down on Ukraine assist forward of NATO summit | DW News
Europe’s biggest military powers are stepping up support for Ukraine ahead of a key NATO summit.
Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Poland say their backing will not waver. Leaders are also committing to significantly higher defense spending in the coming years. The move is designed to show unity – and signal resolve in the face of Russia’s war. But how united are these European allies really? And will their defense spending plans be enough to meet US expectations?
Chapters:
00:00 – Europe’s top powers signal support for Ukraine
00:08 – E5 nations meet in Berlin ahead of NATO summit
00:23 – Germany vows higher defence spending and unity
00:38 – Chancellor Merz outlines message to Kyiv and Moscow
01:19 – Talk with DW correspondent Simon Young begins
01:42 – Leaders stress continued backing for Ukraine
02:01 – Push for deeper defence cooperation across Europe
03:00 – Questions remain over unity before NATO summit
04:23 – Rising defence budgets and pressure from the US
06:05 – Uncertainty over Washington’s expectations and NATO outcome
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