European nations are resisting US President Trump's pressure to join a naval mission in the Strait of Hormuz, with EU officials stating a lack of interest in extending the EU's naval mission. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Finnish Foreign Minister Elena Valtonen emphasized NATO's defensive role and reluctance to engage in the conflict. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister is pushing for EU membership, despite skepticism from some EU diplomats. EU Commissioner Dubravka Šuica clarified that the EU has not legitimized Trump's Board of Peace amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)