Is Europe’s anti-missile project with Ukraine ‘insurance’ against unpredictable US?

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Ten European nations including France, Germany, and Britain formed the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition with Ukraine as a strategic insurance policy amid Europe's concerns about unpredictable US security commitments. Ukrainian President Zelensky continues to push for stronger European defense support.

A new European anti-missile coalition with Ukraine is more of a strategic “insurance” policy rather than a break with Washington, according to analysts, as Europe prepares for a less predictable US security role. On Monday, 10 European nations – including France, Germany and Britain – signed a joint declaration in Paris to establish the Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition. The push came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky pressed European allies to accelerate efforts to strengthen...