Alar Karis, the Estonian president, emphasized the importance of maintaining U.S. troop levels in Eastern Europe during an interview with Politico. He lobbied Donald Trump at Pope Francis's funeral, stressing that U.S. military presence is crucial for both the U.S. and Europe. Karis warned that Eastern European countries must prepare for potential reductions in U.S. forces and develop their own military capabilities. He also expressed hope for Ukraine's EU accession talks to begin by December 31, while addressing Hungary's opposition to this process. Teljes cikk (Telex.hu)