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Amidst these rising tensions, a consensus is forming among European leaders regarding the necessity for an independent security architecture in response to a shifting geopolitical landscape. This need is emphasized by the perceived abandonment of Ukraine by the United States under former president Donald Trump and the ongoing threat of Russian aggression. While immediate responses to the crisis might involve coalitions outside the EU framework, long-term security solutions are likely to need EU involvement due to its structural advantages, notably its financial capabilities.