Europe’s security is at a ‘turning point’: EU chief 

BRUSSELS, Feb 17: Europe's security is at a turning point, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, as she arrived in Paris for an emergency meeting to address Washington's shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine.

"Europe's security is at a turning point. Yes, it is about Ukraine -- but it is also about us. We need an urgency mindset. We need a surge in defence. And we need both of them now," she said on X.

Leaders from key European powers gathered in France to strategise after US President Donald Trump blindsided allies by launching efforts with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
European Council chief Antonio Costa, who was also participating, said the meeting was "the beginning of a process, that will continue with the involvement of all the partners committed to peace and security in Europe." —AFP