Ex-CIA Chief: Trump's Europe Pressure Was a Necessary Warning

• US National Security Strategy described Europe as weak, lacking confidence, and declining, while also discussing "strategic stability" with Russia.
• Former CIA Director David Petraeus views this US stance as a necessary warning, pushing Europe to increase its defense spending.
• Petraeus noted that Trump's pressure has led European NATO members to agree to raise defense spending to 5% of GDP this year.
• Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts for peace in Ukraine, Petraeus is not optimistic, stating Putin's "maximalist" goals remain unchanged.
• Europe is considering using frozen Russian assets (approx. 210 billion Euros) to fund Ukraine's reconstruction, a move Petraeus calls a "game changer."

Why It Matters: US pressure forces Europe to boost defense spending, a necessary wake-up call.