US EditionU.S. Said to Deny Air Cover to Europe Force in Postwar Ukraine
- The U.S. Rejected a proposal led by the UK and France to provide air defense systems to a coalition aimed at supporting Ukraine’s security after the war in 2025.
- This veto followed continuous U.S. Pressure on European NATO allies to increase defense spending amid Europe’s funding shortfalls.
- Europeans, including the UK and France, lead efforts to guarantee Ukraine's security but struggle to meet NATO's 2% or 3.5% GDP defense targets.
- U.S. Ambassador Whitaker emphasized that the United States expects its European partners to maintain a leading role in providing military support.
- The veto and Trump’s warnings suggest the U.S. Demands greater European responsibility to sustain NATO and Ukraine's defense commitments.
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Trump Makes Decision on Using American Air Power to Back a "Reassurance Force" In Post-War Ukraine
The U.S. has blocked a British-French plan to supply air defenses for Ukraine’s postwar security, signaling a firm demand that European allies shoulder more of NATO’s financial and military responsibilities. President Trump continues to press Europe to step up or risk reduced U.S. involvement. Key Facts: The U.S. vetoed a plan to provide American air defenses to a British-French-led “coalition of the willing” supporting Ukraine. UK Prime Minist…
The United States does not intend to provide air defense assets to the "coalition of the willing" after the conflict in Ukraine is resolved. According to Bloomberg, this conclusion was reached by a number of European countries after consultations with representatives of the current US administration.
According to Bloomberg, the United States is refusing to provide air cover for the “coalition of the willing” forces that Britain and France plan to deploy in Ukraine to ensure a long-term truce.
The U.S. refuses to provide air defences to support the “security force” that the United Kingdom and France are planning in post-war Ukraine, sources said.
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