As the U.S. and Russia negotiate a ceasefire, Europe is left on the sidelines. In response, European leaders gathered in Paris for an emergency summit, led by French President Emmanuel Macron. Their focus? Defence spending and a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. But divisions run deep—some leaders push for increased military budgets, while others hesitate. And when the UK’s Keir Starmer proposed sending troops, the plan was quickly shot down. With shifting U.S. policies and an uncertain future, can Europe take charge of its own security, or will it remain a bystander? Palki Sharma tells you.