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Can Europe defend Ukraine without the US?

2025/3/4
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As Ukraine faces a frosty reception from the US, Europe gathers in London to strategize on defending Ukraine without American support.
  • European leaders gathered in London to discuss defense strategies for Ukraine.
  • Ukraine's President Zelensky faced a tense exchange with Donald Trump at the White House.
  • A proposed one-month ceasefire plan was discussed by European leaders.

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After clashing with US President Donald Trump over support, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned to London for European and UK backing. His reception was warmer, but without US help, can Europe step up to defend the country?

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This episode was produced by Khaled Soltan and Amy Walters, with Sarí el-Khalili, Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Hanah Shokeir, Melanie Marich, and our guest host, Kevin Hirten. It was edited by Noor Wazwaz. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad Al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is the Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio.

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