Ukraine War Drives European Autonomy Amid Trump and Putin Pressures (lemonde.fr)

• Trump imposes political costs on Germany.
• Ukraine gains battlefield victories against Russia.
• Canada highlighted as Europe's strongest ally.

"In an op-ed for Le Monde, Sylvie Kauffmann argues that international turbulence under Trump and Putin pushes Europe toward independence. Trump punishes Germany, while Ukraine scores military victories. Canada is portrayed as Europe's staunchest supporter. The Ukraine war acts as a catalyst for European autonomy, especially in defense. Kauffmann stresses the need to reduce reliance on the US and develop a own security policy."