<h1>EU Leaders Discuss Defense Strategies, Aid for Ukraine Amid US Support Decline; Macron Proposes Nuclear Deterrent Use</h1> EU leaders convened for an emergency summit in Brussels to address defense strategies and aid for Ukraine amidst diminishing US support under President Donald Trump. Discussions focused on enhancing Europe's security and increasing defense spending, with Germany and France proposing budget rule adjustments to facilitate military investment. French President Emmanuel Macron suggested utilizing France's nuclear deterrent against Russian threats. The summit highlighted a shift in Europe's defense approach, emphasizing self-reliance. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended, receiving support from EU leaders, despite recent US military aid freezes. The summit faced challenges, including potential vetoes from Hungary and Slovakia, and aimed to unify the bloc's stance on defense and Ukraine.