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Europe's five largest military powers meet ahead of key NATO summit with Ukraine in mind

Leaders from Britain, France, Italy, Poland, and Germany met Wednesday in Berlin to coordinate support and security guarantees for Ukraine. The meeting precedes a NATO summit scheduled for next month in Ankara. European leaders pledged unity and a stronger role within NATO as the U.S. draws down.

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The E5 group held a meeting in Berlin to align on Ukraine security and NATO roles.

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  1. Europe's Largest Military Powers Meet in Berlin Ahead of NATO Summit

    Leaders from Britain, France, Italy, Poland, and Germany met Wednesday in Berlin to coordinate support and security guarantees for Ukraine. The meeting precedes a NATO summit scheduled for next month in Ankara. European leaders pledged unity and a stronger role within NATO as the U.S. draws down.

    What's confirmed:

    • The E5 group consists of the heads of state from Britain, France, Italy, Poland, and Germany.
    • European leaders met in Berlin on Wednesday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
    • A NATO summit is scheduled for next month in Ankara, Turkey.
    • The E5 was established in 2024 to improve coordination for Ukraine and respond to calls for European rearmament.
    • European leaders pledged unity and a stronger role in NATO.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • President Macron stated that Europe and the U.S. have realigned on the Middle East and Ukraine.
    • Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez is under pressure as Europe backs Ukraine.
    • The E5 leaders paid tribute to an outgoing Starmer at the Berlin summit.
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