The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to deter Russia from targeting more of its neighbors after Ukraine, senior officials have warned.

In a speech before the European Parliament, Donald Tusk called for a major boost in Europe's defence spending and a "critical review" of the Green Deal. #EuropeNews

United States President Donald Trump is right when it comes to Europe's responsibility to significantly boost its own defense spending, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said Wednesday in the European Parliament. "If Europe is to survive, it needs to be armed," he said.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged EU nations to increase defense spending to meet or exceed the 2 per cent Nato target, echoing Donald Trump’s c

Europe should welcome rather than rebuff U.S. President Donald Trump's call for other NATO members to ramp up their military spending, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Wednesday, stressing the importance of security to the continent.

In an address to EU lawmakers, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the 27-nation bloc to 'take control' of its own security.

The European Union must arm itself to survive in an increasingly uncertain world order. Military spending should be radically increased, according to Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk. “If Europe wants to survive,