"EU's von der Leyen Urges Using Frozen Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine"
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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen emphasized the urgency for Europe to stand firm against Russian aggression in Ukraine, regardless of US support, amid concerns over Donald Trump's comments and the stalled $60-billion aid package for Kyiv. Von der Leyen called for increased defense spending, joint procurement, and the re-direction of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine's military needs, highlighting the need for a more sovereign Europe capable of addressing security challenges.
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