24 Sep 2025 | 3 Mins Read
European defence stocks surge after Trump's Ukraine comments
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US President Donald Trump expressed support for Ukraine's efforts to reclaim all its lost territory, causing defence stocks to rise, particularly aerospace and defence index, up 1.1%. Stocks like Saab (5%), Hensoldt (4.5%), MilDef (3.4%), Leonardo (2%), and Thales/Dassault Aviation (1-1.6%) saw gains, while pan-European Stoxx 600 fell 0.5%.