As pressure mounts on Kyiv to accept a U.S.-backed peace push, Germany has sent a blunt counter-signal. During President Zelensky’s visit, Berlin unveiled a sweeping 10-point plan that ties Europe’s defence future directly to Ukraine’s survival. The move goes far beyond weapons aid, reaching into joint arms production, drone development and long-term industrial integration. Officials framed it as deterrence, not escalation, but the timing raised eyebrows in Washington and Moscow alike. With defence markets merging and new structures taking shape, Europe appears to be drawing a line that may outlast any ceasefire.
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