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After a tense Oval Office encounter with Donald Trump and JD Vance, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy received a warm UK welcome, including an official audience with King Charles at Sandringham.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer convened a defence summit with European and NATO allies to reaffirm solidarity with Ukraine, discuss unlocking frozen Russian assets, and counter the rift caused by Trump’s accusations of Zelenskyy’s ingratitude.

European leaders fear the spat endangers Western unity and peace efforts and are vowing no negotiations on Ukraine without Ukrainian involvement.

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[–] pycorax@lemmy.world 33 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (6 children)

As someone living in Asia, the US losing influence is a really scary thing. China has been increasing their aggression in the region and the US's presence has always been the counter to that. It was a good balance but a weaker US will tip the balance to China's favour. Not to mention that the US has been a key factor in getting Korea and Japan to work together on security matters. Unfortunately, there's no EU or NATO equivalent for us to rely on.

[–] prex@aussie.zone 3 points 1 day ago

I know its a daydream but this aussie would love to join the EU.
Maybe its time for an Eastern Union? IDK just thinking out loud.

[–] TheBat@lemmy.world 12 points 2 days ago

Exactly. I'm an Indian and I'd rather prefer USA as global superpower than China.

[–] Cpo@lemm.ee 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

As someone living in NATO area, I wish we would start NATO 2 without the US. They can effectively veto anything they want.

Time for a new collaboration.

[–] scarabic@lemmy.world 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Isn’t that what the EU is? What are the military aspects of being in the Union? I’ve only ever heard about the economic aspects.

[–] Cpo@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

Eu is primarily an economic cooperation Although there are ideas for a shared army.

[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 11 points 2 days ago

Yeah, tell the Filipinos or Taiwanese that the US going down is a good thing. China is constantly testing both country's sovereignty and waters.

I has maybe planned to retire to the Philippines with my wife, live out our days in her homeland. Now? Fuck.

[–] FaceDeer@fedia.io 10 points 2 days ago

Unfortunately, there's no EU or NATO equivalent for us to rely on.

I would say this is a good time for you guys to make one. My home country is Canada, and I think it'd be great to see defensive pacts in both the Atlantic and Pacific - we'd be keen on joining both of them, I suspect. We're threatened by Chinese influence too.

[–] Barbarian@sh.itjust.works 8 points 2 days ago

As an eastern European who knows what it's like to have an angry belligerent neighbour next door, I feel for you. I don't have much to offer other than hoping you and yours continue to be ok, and hoping that nearby countries in similar situations can organize somewhat to help eachother.