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Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, articulated the necessity of empowering Ukraine to withstand both military and economic pressures. Her vision of Ukraine as a "steeled porcupine" reflects a determination to bolster the nation’s defenses and reshape Europe’s military posture in the face of Russian threats.
This call to action resonates with the broader European strategy that promotes unity and increased military spending to ensure lasting peace. Nonetheless, the insistence on a robust US backing remains paramount to fortify any enduring agreements with assurances of security.