The US decision to stop military aid to Ukraine means that Europe must now do everything possible to ensure that Ukraine will be able to hold the front line against Russia, the French foreign minister said, Reuters reported, BTA reports.
"This front line is the first line of defense for Europe and France", Jean-Noel Barrot told lawmakers.
He added that it was time for Europe to break away from its dependence on American weapons.
"We Europeans are now faced with a choice that is imposed on us: that of effort and freedom, or that of comfort and complete submission," he said.