Amidst Russia's intensified attacks on Ukraine, EU concerns are rising regarding the potential use of chemical weapons. While Russia has ratified the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention, Kaja Kallas expressed worries. Trump's proposed sanctions on Russia, contingent on Putin's actions, and his plan for NATO to purchase US weapons for Ukraine, have met with mixed reactions in Europe. Europe wants the US to share the financial burden of aiding Ukraine's defense, contrasting with Trump's statement that the US will manufacture weapons but European allies will pay.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.