EU Defence Chief Warns Of ‘Painful Divorce’ With U.S. As Trump Pulls The Rug Under European Security

Europe faces a critical defense crisis as EU Defence Chief Andrius Kubilius warns of inadequate readiness amid rising Russian aggression and a potential U.S. withdrawal from NATO. Kubilius urges a rapid military build-up, reduced bureaucracy, and increased defense spending to replace U.S. capabilities, while NATO’s Mark Rutte highlights the risk of a Russian attack within five years. The EU’s ReArm Europe plan aims to bolster military production and support Ukraine.