00:00Europe has no choice but to assume more responsibility for its own security,
00:05European Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen told a security conference in Munich on Saturday
00:10as she called on European leaders to instill momentum into mutual defense commitments.
00:15Von der Leyen also referred to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutter's comments
00:20that Europe is not in a position to guarantee its security alone at this point.
00:25Von der Leyen said an independent Europe means not constantly leaning on someone else.
00:31She, however, called for more cooperation between the EU and the UK.
00:36Europe needs to step up and has to take on its responsibility.
00:43Admittedly, it has taken some shock therapy and some lines have been crossed that cannot be uncrossed anymore.
00:51Europe, and in particular the UK, should come closer.
00:55On security, on economy, on defending our democracies.
01:02Ten years from Brexit, our futures are as bound as ever, dear Kier.
01:10Von der Leyen's speech came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure a nervous Europe
01:17that Washington wanted to revitalize the transatlantic alliance so that a strong Europe could help the US on its mission
01:25of global renewal.
01:26Speaking about Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky described Europe not being at the negotiating table for peace talks with Russia and
01:34the US as a big mistake.
01:36Zelensky called on the EU to do more to clamp down on Russia's shadow fleet as he expressed hope that
01:44another round of talks next week will be serious and helpful.
01:50Thank you, isn't it?
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