European countries have vowed to send billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia’s invasion, as a US envoy pursued peace efforts in a trip to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing questions about the Kremlin’s willingness to stop the more than three-year war. Ahead of the “contact group” meeting at NATO headquarters, Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced that Ukraine’s backers were providing around $21 billion in the first three months of this year. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Gavin Lee welcomes Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space.
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Kubilius: Europe must ensure its own security and 'increase defence capabilities to deter Russia'
