EU rearmament: Commission unveils white paper on Europe's defence

19/03/2025 10:26 France 24

In Brussels this week, leaders' talks will once again be dominated by how to support Ukraine and bolster Europe's defences. With US President Donald Trump forging ahead with Russia's Vladimir Putin on negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine, Costa voiced confidence Europe would have a role to play in any discussions on the country's future. For more, FRANCE 24's correspondent in Brussels, Dave Keating.

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