0721 GMT - European defense stocks surged in opening trade, leading the Stoxx 600 list of risers, after U.S. President Trump said Tuesday evening that Kyiv could win back "all of Ukraine" and said Russia looks like be a "paper tiger." Saab and Hensoldt surge 5.3% and 4.7% respectively. Renk Group is up 3.1%, Leonardo rises 2.5%, and Thales climbs 2.4%. Meanwhile, Rheinmetall, Dassault Aviation, QinetiQ and BAE Systems all advance 1.8%. (cristina.gallardo@wsj.com)
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September 24, 2025 03:21 ET (07:21 GMT)
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