Infighting and division slows European response at a 'crunch time' in Ukraine war
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LONDON — Europe faces “crunch time” on the war in Ukraine, a former European president told NBC News, as the continent battles internal division, Russian threats and open hostility from the United States. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Leaders on the continent are feeling “genuine fear and distrust regarding the United States,” Toomas Hendrik Ilves, who led Estonia for a decade until 2016, told NBC News in an interview Thursday.
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Main Idea: Former Estonian president Toomas Hendrik Ilves says Europe is at a “crunch time” on Ukraine, with internal division and U.S. pressure slowing its response.
Key Points:
- Ilves warned that Europe’s split response shows weakness and could leave Ukraine short of money and support.
- He said Donald Trump’s approach and National Security Strategy show the U.S. is moving away from Europe and toward a tougher line on the EU.
- Europe is debating whether to use frozen Russian assets to help fund Ukraine, but Belgium is resisting because it fears Russian retaliation.
- Ilves said Vladimir Putin is trying to gain more ground in Ukraine and that any peace deal seen as a win for him could encourage more threats in Europe.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
US taxpayers and consumers could face higher costs if Europe’s split weakens support for Ukraine and raises the odds of a wider war or more sanctions.
Positive Impact
US weapons sales to Europe could bring more business and jobs for American defense firms.
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