Europe Pivot Point EU leaders will hold a very pivotal meeting tomorrow covering a range of issues including the use of Russian assets and security guarantees for Ukraine, and a trade agreement with Mercosur. More importantly, their reputations are at risk. President Trump predicts Europe’s collapse and Vladimir Putin has called its leaders “little pigs.” EU President Ursula von der Leyen cautions not to allow others to define the EU but member states appear determined to prove their critics right.  German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has suggested his country’s military troops could help protect Ukraine against Russia, but other European leaders caution against antagonizing Putin. They oppose using Russian funds h...

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