Europe Steps Up to Fill Ukraine's Weapon Gap | JQJO

Amidst paused US weapons shipments to Ukraine, President Zelenskyy met with European leaders in Denmark to discuss filling the gap. The US halt affects crucial munitions like Patriot missiles, impacting Ukraine's defense against Russian attacks. Europe is stepping up, with Denmark, holding the EU presidency, pushing for increased defense spending and joint weapons purchases using a newly established €150 billion fund. Discussions also included utilizing frozen Russian assets, though legal hurdles remain. The EU aims to increase pressure on Russia to negotiate, while simultaneously supporting Ukraine's EU membership bid.