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Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair warns Europe ‘we don’t win’ in war without US support

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Penley, T. (2026, September 26). Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair warns Europe ‘we don’t win’ in war without US support. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/media/former-uk-prime-minister-tony-blair-warns-europe-dont-win-war-without-us-support

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Tony Blair, former UK Prime Minister, cautioned on a British talk show that Europe would struggle to win against Russia without US support. He advised current leaders to maintain strong ties with President Trump, emphasizing the importance of using Britain’s military bases when requested by America. Blair argued this is crucial for Western security despite his personal view that Putin does not pose a significant threat beyond Ukraine. His remarks come amid growing European concerns over potential Russian aggression following incidents like a drone discovery at a German airport carrying explosives near a Ukrainian plane.
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Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair warned on Fox News that Europe would likely lose any conflict with Russia without US backing. Appearing on "Saturday in America," Blair emphasized the indispensability of the U.S.-UK alliance for Western security, urging British leaders to support President Donald Trump's requests for aid when needed. He stated, "If we get drawn into a conflict without the support of America, we don't win." Blair argued that maintaining this critical relationship is essential as European nations discuss potential threats from Russian President Vladimir Putin, despite his personal belief that Putin does not pose a significant threat beyond Ukraine.

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European NATO Russia U.K. Ukraine

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Blair PERSON · 4× European NORP · 3× Russia GPE · 3× NATO ORG · 2× Putin PERSON · 2× Ukraine GPE · 2× British NORP · 1× Tony Blair PERSON · 1× U.K. GPE · 1× the United States GPE · 1×

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"And the reason why I thought we should have supported President Trump when he asked for the use of our bases is in circumstances where your ally is an indispensable part of your security, and they come asking for help, it’s wise to give it to them."
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🔮 Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair warned that Europe could find itself unable to prevail in a conflict with Russia if it loses the backing of the United States, saying British leaders should preserve their alliance with President Donald Trump.

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Former U.K. Prime Minister Tony Blair warned that Europe could find itself unable to prevail in a conflict with Russia if it loses the backing of the United States, saying British leaders should preserve their alliance with President Donald Trump. uncertain
leaders → warn → Trump
"If we get drawn into a conflict without the support of America, we don't win," Blair told "Saturday in America" host Kayleigh McEnany. asserted
Blair → draw → McEnany
"This is an essential relationship," he continued. asserted
he → continue → ?
"And the reason why I thought we should have supported President Trump when he asked for the use of our bases is in circumstances where your ally is an indispensable part of your security, and they come asking for help, it’s wise to give it to them." asserted
it → think → them
Blair, who served as Britain’s prime minister from 1997 to 2007, called the U.S.-U.K. relationship "an essential" part of the West’s security as European nations debate the threat Russian President Vladimir Putin could pose to NATO countries. uncertain
Putin → serve → countries
While Blair personally believes Putin poses no real threat to countries outside of Ukraine, he acknowledged that others across Europe hold a different belief. asserted
others → believe → belief
And there are a lot of people in Europe who think he's got malicious intent towards NATO countries," he said. asserted
he → be → countries
Blair's comments come as some European leaders have raised their voices in concern over Russia, including after one recent instance in which an explosives-laden drone was discovered near a Ukrainian cargo plane at an airport in Germany. asserted
drone → come → Germany
A series of other events — including airspace violations, arson and more asserted
series → include → violations
The U.S. and European nations continue to seek ways to bolster Ukraine's defense and deter Russia while refraining from complete involvement in the conflict. asserted
U.S. → continue → conflict
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