European Parliament Defense Committee Chair: US Can No Longer Be Relied Upon

The chair of the European Parliament's subcommittee on security and defense declared that the United States can no longer be relied upon as a partner, amid growing European alarm over Washington's foreign policy direction under President Trump. The official's remarks came in the context of Trump's deals with Russia, including the diesel fuel agreement and the announced energy ceasefire, which were made without consulting European allies. The statement reflects a broader European debate about the need for strategic autonomy and strengthening the EU's own defense capabilities independent of US support.