US Ambassador to NATO Whitaker, on PURL weapons purchase programme for Ukraine, says they expect more announcements at ministerial
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- Anything that allows allies to step up and do more is a good news story.
- Wants Europe to take over the conventional defence of the European continent.
- US is not going away.
This could signal an escalation in military support for Ukraine amidst ongoing tensions, which may impact market sentiment, particularly in defense sectors or commodities like oil and gold. Overall, the implications here point towards potential increased military spending and reallocation of defense strategies within Europe.
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