US Tilting Toward Russia: Europeans Stand Firmly with Zelensky • FRANCE 24

As transatlantic relations confront renewed geopolitical uncertainty, former Estonian President Toomas Hendrik Ilves delivers a pointed assessment of Washington's shifting approach to Russia's war on Ukraine and its implications for European security. At the heart of his analysis is a fundamental question: can Europe develop the political unity, strategic independence, and military capabilities necessary to defend its interests in an increasingly unpredictable international order? Ilves argues that Europeans are standing more and more solidly with Zelensky, while the US appears to be tilting toward Russia. This FRANCE 24 segment explores the challenges and opportunities for Europe in a changing global landscape. The report provides valuable insights into the strategic calculations and the future of European defense.