Valérie Hayer, president of the Renew group in the European Parliament, emphasized the necessity for the US and Europe to stand united behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amidst concerns over a potential Donald Trump victory. She warned that Trump’s win could shift power dynamics in favor of Vladimir Putin, undermining international law. Hayer highlighted that Europe must prepare to enhance its defense spending independently, stressing the importance of European-made military equipment as the continent grapples with ongoing threats from Russia.