Europe Today 'Americans believe everything Putin says,' top former general tells Euronews
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Nov 27, 2025 Join Maria Tadeo, Euronews EU Editor, as she discusses Ukraine's fight for peace with former military general and MEP Riho Terras, who demands stronger EU support. Hear Stefan Grobe's shocking insights on a recent shooting in Washington that left National Guard members injured. Lastly, Giorgia Orlandi highlights Pope Leo's pivotal first trip abroad, symbolizing unity and peace in the region. The conversation wraps up with an analysis of Europe's return to military conscription, sparking debates on gender in service.
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Russia’s Aims Go Beyond Ukraine
- Ursula von der Leyen warned that Russia seeks to redraw maps and return to great-power spheres of influence.
- The EU insists any deal affecting the bloc must be negotiated by the EU and not imposed by force.
Frozen Assets Are EU Leverage
- Frozen Russian assets in Belgium are a central leverage point for EU support to Ukraine.
- Officials urge using those assets to fund reparations or loans before a potential US-led split occurs.
Act Fast And Scale Support
- Move quickly to provide Ukraine with more funding, weapons, and ammunition before winter pressures intensify.
- Scale EU support beyond 0.25% of GDP to meaningfully deter further Russian advances.