On February 24, 2022, an unexpected war broke out between Russia and Ukraine, which is now in its third year and has raised major questions about the security of all of Europe, especially the role of the United States.
The perspective of war power has changed, Russia, which was once seen as a military superpower, is now facing difficulties when massive sanctions are imposed.
Meanwhile, Ukraine, which has had to face the pressure of advanced technological attacks such as drones, has changed the landscape of war and considers the use of traditional tools such as tanks to be no longer relevant.
In terms of the US administration, the change of administration in November 2024 has changed its tone with Joe Biden originally siding with Ukraine and now Donald Trump is now more transactional in reconciling the conflict.
According to a statement by US Secretary of Defense, Peter Hegseth, the United States is officially no longer the guarantor of European security.
His statement has surprised many and challenged the security norms of every country when the United States has been the 'guardian' for eight decades.
This will strengthen the strategy to force Europe to increase military spending to further strengthen their national security.
Now, the continent must face a world without US support while continuing its strong support for Ukraine and insisting that any peace settlement must be just.
