Greek Foreign Minister's Views on Ukraine Security Guarantees and Transatlantic Relations

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis believes Europe should take the lead on Ukraine's security guarantees with U.S. involvement. He addressed the need to stop hostilities and emphasized the importance of European defense spending. Gerapetritis also discussed Greece's role in addressing Russia's oil trade and enhancing transatlantic relations.

Strained Transatlantic Relations and Calls for European Military Independence

Transatlantic relations are strained after an Oval Office confrontation between Trump, Zelenskyy, and Vance. European leaders support Zelenskyy in standing up to Russia's invasion. There are growing calls in Europe to break free from postwar dependence on the U.S. and establish military independence.