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The European Commission proposed borrowing up to 150 billion euros ($157.76 billion) to lend to European Union governments under a rearmament plan driven by Russia’s war in Ukraine and fears Europe can no longer be sure of U.S. protection. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective on Trump’s pivot towards Putin and the alarming widening rift between the US and Europe, FRANCE 24’s François Picard welcomes fellow journalist Dave Keating and guest expert analyst Philip Ingram MBE, former British Military Intelligence Officer and investigative journalist specialising in security and intelligence arenas.