Europe's five largest military powers meet in Berlin to coordinate Ukraine support
The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday ahead of a pivotal summit next month. They discussed support and security guarantees for Ukraine. Leaders also weighed how to strengthen the alliance's European pillar.
The leaders of Europe's five largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday to prepare for a pivotal summit next month.
Support and security guarantees for Ukraine were at the centre of the talks. Leaders also discussed how to raise defence spending and build up shared capabilities across the continent.
The meeting addressed how to strengthen the European pillar of the alliance. European officials repeated the message that the continent must take on more responsibility for its own security.
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