Sun Mar 02 18:03:06 UTC 2025: ## Europe Faces Urgent Call to Re-arm Amidst Ukraine Crisis
**London, March 3, 2025** – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued a stark warning on Sunday, urging a significant increase in European defense spending in response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. Speaking after a crisis summit in London hosted by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ms. von der Leyen announced plans to present a comprehensive rearmament strategy at an EU summit this Thursday.
“We have to have a surge in defence and step up massively,” she stated, emphasizing the need to prepare for the worst-case scenario. The summit, attended by European leaders, focused on the need for security guarantees and frank discussions regarding the situation in Ukraine.
Ms. von der Leyen also directly addressed U.S. President Donald Trump, reiterating a commitment to defending democracy and the rule of law against Russian aggression. She stressed the shared interest in preventing future conflicts. The urgency of the situation underscores the growing concern among European leaders regarding the protracted conflict and its implications for continental security.
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