"EU Council President Urges Europe to Prepare for War Amid Ominous Warning"

European Council President Charles Michel has warned that Europe must bolster its defense capabilities in response to the threat posed by Russia, as U.S. support can no longer be taken for granted. He emphasized the need for the EU to prepare for potential conflict with Russia, citing the destabilization of various regions and the likelihood of further aggression. Michel called for increased defense spending, the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, and the issuance of European defense bonds to facilitate industry funding. EU foreign ministers have agreed to allocate an additional 5 billion euros in defense assistance for Ukraine within the European Peace Facility.