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The Economist lists a number of steps taken by the Trump administration that confirm the US withdrawal of support for Ukraine – from withdrawing the military from the key base in Rzeszow and reducing its presence in the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (also known as the Ramstein Format) to imposing a basic 10% tariff on Ukraine (while nothing of the kind has been imposed on Russia).

Diplomats in Washington also report that some Trump aides privately say they are "fed up" with Europe's efforts.

"As always with such a chaotic administration, it is hard to distinguish the true signal from the noise," the newspaper notes.

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[–] alvvayson@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 5 days ago (2 children)

If the USA is gonna be a prick, then I propose we give Russia and China EUV technology in exchange for peace in Ukraine.

[–] Eril@feddit.org 6 points 5 days ago

Europa Universalis V confirmed?

[–] Pringles@lemm.ee 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

What kind of moronic idea is this? How does giving away the most coveted technology help Europe in any way?

[–] alvvayson@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 5 days ago

For one, we already give it away. The biggest customers of ASML are not European as it is.

Second, it will bring in billions for the European economy and it will allow ASML to better hold its leading position in the long-term, since China won't need to compete with ASML. That's beneficial for the European economy

Third, how does it hurt us?