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EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itself

European leaders agreed to increase defense spending amid uncertainty over U.S. Aid to Ukraine, following a summit attended by 27 EU countries.
France's President Emmanuel Macron presented a nuclear defense plan, while Hungary's Viktor Orbán opposed the EU defense budget and abstained from signing a joint statement supporting Ukraine's peace talks.
The EU reasserted support for Ukraine, with multiple leaders meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, despite Orbán opting out of a joint statement.
The EU plans to bolster military support for Ukraine with a proposed borrowing of 150 billion euros.

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