Ever since World War Two ended, Europe has been able to stand up to Russia by relying on its big brother in the United States. But now it is confronted by a strongman in the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump,

In the shadow of imminent defeat, European powers have unveiled their most audacious military initiative since the end of World War II. As Russia tightens its grip on Ukraine, Britain and France are preparing to cross a line that could potentially reshape the continent's security landscape forever.

The United States and Russia are beginning to thaw their relations, while Europe watches helplessly as the two superpowers negotiate the terms of a future agreement to end the war in Ukraine, comments "La Vanguardia".