Trump Right That EU Doesn't 'Spend Enough' On Defence

EU’s Kallas pushes back against Trump for saying Europe lags behind US on Ukraine aid
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump for saying that Europe lagged behind the U.S. in aid for Ukraine, and insisted the bloc must have a seat at the table when the time comes for peace talks.
EU leaders urge more defense spending amid Trump push
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Russia is a problem "for all of us," while adding that Trump is "right" on European defense spending. Poland's Donald Tusk said "if Europe is to survive, it needs to be armed.
Kallas admits Trump is right over EU defence spending shortfall
Kallas said it is time to invest, telling an EU defence conference on Wednesday that "President Trump is right to say we don't spend enough". She added that the EU should "shoulder a fair share of responsibility" for Europe's security and that the US should remain a strong ally.
EU Needs New Defence Agreement With 'Key Partner' UK: Kallas
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas on Wednesday called for a new defence agreement linking the bloc with former member Britain -- as a "key partner" in facing the threat from Russia.
Kallas: Trump's call for defense spending increase should be taken seriously
U.S. President Donald Trump's call for the European Union to spend more on its own defense should be taken seriously, according to EU foreign policy chief and former Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas.
EU Russia hawks back Trump call to boost defence spending
The EU's top diplomat and Poland's prime minister said Wednesday that the bloc must heed US President Donald Trump's demand to spend much more on defence -- faced with the "existential threat" posed by Russia.
Trump Right That EU Doesn't 'Spend Enough' On Defence: Kallas
The EU's top diplomat Kaja Kallas said Wednesday that the bloc must heed US President Donald Trump's demand to spend more on defence, as she issued a stark warning over the threat from Russia.

Russia, Kaja Kallas and European Union

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Poroshenko discusses with Kallas front situation, Ukraine's primary needs for strengthening political stability and security
Ukrainian parliamentarian, leader of the European Solidarity party, Petro Poroshenko, has held a meeting with Vice-President ...