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However, it's essential not to misinterpret this meeting as purely an altruistic endeavor for Ukraine. There exists a strong self-preservation motive as Europe acknowledges its reliance on American military support—something that Trump's strategic reversals threaten to dismantle. Options laid before the leaders include increasing military investments to align with Trump’s philosophy of Europe taking on more responsibility or pursuing the establishment of an independent European military force, a notion previously championed by French President Emmanuel Macron.