Former British MP: Putin’s policies galvanize Europe

Putin’s push to revive old Soviet influence has galvanized Europe to boost defense budgets, former UK MP Tobias Ellwood says.   #Putin #Ukraine

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00:00That leaves, I'm afraid, Putin ever stronger.

00:03He's the most powerful leader in Europe, more powerful than Stalin ever was, and he wants

00:08to emulate Stalin.

00:09He wants to take control, rekindle that sense of influence over Eastern Europe.

00:15And then we're left picking up the pieces there.

00:17And it has galvanized.

00:18There's no doubt.

00:19There's absolutely galvanized efforts here.

00:21Britain's increasing in defense spending.

00:25Germany is doing the same.

00:26The countries are actually coming together to say, fine.

00:29We cannot rely on America anymore.

00:31We've got to lean into this.

00:33Do we have the will, the political will?

00:35Because militarily, we've got the kit.

00:37Do we have the political will to support Ukraine in pushing Russia back?