At the Munich Security Conference, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas rejected US “Europe bashing” and said Russia must make concessions in any Ukraine peace deal. She urged Europe to reclaim strategic autonomy, boost defence and ensure Moscow does not gain more diplomatically than on the battlefield. Marco Rubio reaffirmed transatlantic ties but pressed Europe on security and migration, highlighting policy gaps. Benjamin Haddad echoed calls for rearmament and stronger support for Ukraine. The debate underscores growing EU focus on self-reliance amid uncertainty over US commitments.