How could the return of Republicans to the White House affect European Defense and the war in Ukraine?
This is the great unknown. Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections created uncertainty about the future of Ukraine. He had specifically declared his Republican intentions”Ending the war in Ukraine within 24 hours“if elected. Some experts believe that This agreement could be signed to the detriment of Kiev.
“Mr Trump has signaled his willingness and ability to deliver a super-fast peace deal, which could mean Kiev has to give in to Russia’s absolutely unwelcome demands to end the war,” he told Euronews’ Vassilis Ntousas. German Marshall Fund is head of European operations for the Alliance for the Security of Democracy.
““Wars can be prevented with a good defense”
We are pleased with Donald Trump’s victory, Antônio Tânger Corrêa While he hoped that the end of the war in Ukraine was near, he emphasized the necessity of it. Strengthening Europe’s defense capabilities.
“I hope the war in Ukraine will end and the solution will be to everyone’s liking. We are not involved in this. As you know, We support UkraineIn his statement to Euronews, the Portuguese MP from the Patriots for Europe group also asked Europe to invest in the defense industry: “There is no need to start a war for Europe” instead of having a better defense War can be avoided with a good defense“, in question.
“Europe first”: “Europe should also put its priorities first”
Belgian member of parliament facing the return of “America first” and America’s policy of non-intervention Elio Di Rupo (S&D) asked the old continent to develop its “own industrial policy” in areas such as energy, security and defense“.
“This determined will to be at the forefront in new technologies, to be at the forefront in defense, and for the own security of our citizens has not yet been formed. Today, We are completely dependent on the USA We are in NATO for our security. We must have our own talents. “We are friends of the United States, but I do not want to be the poodle of the United States,” he added.
While this may be a bitter pill to swallow for some, others in Brussels hope Donald Trump’s victory will be a wake-up call for the United States. Taking Europe’s security and defense into its own hands.
