European leaders reassess security strategy as US shifts focus from Ukraine

European leaders are concerned about the US's potential shift in foreign policy under President Trump, particularly regarding a deal with Russia that could impact Ukraine's security. They fear that a poor agreement could lead to increased Russian influence in Eastern Europe. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has changed his approach, now seeking enough support to strengthen Ukraine's position in negotiations rather than outright victory. The US has rejected key Ukrainian requests, including NATO membership and troop presence, signaling a retreat from its role as Europe's main defense ally. In response, leaders from France, Germany, the UK, and other EU nations met to discuss their security strategy. Some, like UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, expressed readiness to deploy troops to Ukraine, but there is uncertainty about the EU's military capabilities without US support.