Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated that purchasing U.S. weapons does not pose a security risk but emphasized the need for Europe to lessen its reliance on American defense equipment. His remarks come as Canada reviews its Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet contract amid ongoing trade tensions with the U.S. Speaking at an EU summit in Brussels, Kristersson called for bolstering Europe’s own defense industry. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas echoed the urgency of action, urging European leaders to increase support for Ukraine. Her call follows a brief pause in U.S. intelligence sharing and arms shipments to Kyiv.
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