Media reports said as much as $700 billion could be allocated to Europe's defenses, though it was not clear how much of that amount would go to Kyiv.

Summary

European officials are preparing a multibillion-dollar defense package to bolster regional security and support Ukraine, announced by German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock at the Munich Security Conference.

The package, potentially valued up to 700 billion euros, will fund military training, arms deliveries, and security guarantees amid concerns over Russian aggression and diminishing U.S. contributions to NATO.

The move follows calls for Europe to boost its own defense spending while U.S.-Russian talks, which exclude Ukraine and Europe, on ending the Ukraine conflict continue.

    • Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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      2 days ago

      The war against America will be fought by poor American SOB’s like myself before it reaches our allies.

      We’re all hoping it doesn’t come to that, but the divisive nature of our current political climate is unprecedented… We’re all a day away from never speaking to certain family members again. It’s just fucking nuts what’s going on.

      People like to compare us to Nazi Germany, but it’s nothing like that. Well, except Elon Musk. He’s larping as a Nazi pretty openly right now, compete with Seig Heils. That’s part of their plan to divide and conquer. Only I really think it’ll follow our old motto, and we will simply all fall.

      • Scott_of_the_Arctic@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        1 day ago

        What the tech Bros think they’re heading for is nazi Germany. But don’t forget they’re in bed with the fundamentalists. You’re actually looking at a Christian version of modern day Iran. Once musk and trump have exerted control over the population, they’ll be “taken care of” and you’ll get Vance for the next 11 years.

    • LifeInMultipleChoice@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 days ago

      It’s the same investment fund. I assume that’s the main reason for it’s existence. Donald Trump and his MAGA baffoons are driving America in the ground faster than a plane during his administration. They need to be ready and they will fight unlike many cowards here.

      Numbers are growing in the U.S. but the time needed is also fighting the time that his administration devours media sources and telecommunication systems. Surveillance today is near insurmountable, but not yet