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No, the EU isn't demanding that Ukraine mobilise women against Russia's invasion

Ukraine's counter-disinformation agency says that the claims originated with Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service.

Euronews

Europe can’t achieve space sovereignty alone. Here’s why

“Europe’s space effort is split across too many national programmes” was the blunt diagnosis Andrius Kubilius, the EU Commissioner for Defence and Space made at the recent International Space Summit in Paris. Sovereignty was the word on everyone’s lips over the two-day event. But look past the rhetoric at what…

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EU pledges €6.1bn for Ukraine, including aid for Patriot interceptors

Brussels is trying to persuade EU countries that still have Patriot interceptors in their national stockpiles to donate them to Ukraine and replace them at a later stage with deliveries scheduled for 2027.

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Europe’s hollowed-out armies: The race to find 100,000 soldiers

The European Commissioner for Defence, Andrius Kubilius, says Europe needs to be able to rapidly deploy around 100,000 troops to deter a potential Russian attack. Experts warn about the problems meeting this target.

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Kubilius hails 'revolutionary' defence plan, but MEPs demand faster rollout

The European Commissioner for Defence says Europe's military mobility overhaul is necessary, but MEPs are pushing for an accelerated timeline.

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Ukrainian gains should bring Putin to the negotiating table: Kubilius

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews’ flagship morning news programme Europe Today, European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius spoke about Ukraine's battlefield gains, Europe's defence ambitions and how to interpret proclamations from the White House.

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Drones, military gains and a contentious reshuffle

Hello, readers. I’m Mared Gwyn. In this morning's newsletter: the EU’s defence chief tells Euronews Ukraine’s military successes could force Putin to the negotiating table, and why President Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle is raising eyebrows.

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'Are we serious about war?': EU defence chief calls on countries to live up to security ambitions

The Defence Commissioner warned that member states cannot bang the drum for a stronger security architecture while cutting the EU budget, and urged spending that matches their new defence ambitions.

Euronews

More cash, not enough weapons: NATO presses to produce more

NATO leaders face a critical challenge in Ankara: transforming increased defence budgets into actual weapons. Despite significant spending hikes, Europe struggles with production capacity, long wait times, and fragmented markets. Ukraine's wartime innovation, particularly in drones, offers a stark contrast and a potential model for Europe to outproduce and outgun…

The Economic Times

Kubilius: Europe should prepare for ‘more’ attacks following suspected targeted killing in Poland

The EU’s defence chief has cautioned that Moscow will continue provoking Europe as it falters on the frontlines, particularly after the high-profile death of an exiled Russian citizen critical of Putin living in Poland.

Euronews

Europe must be ready to replace key US weaponry 'soon': EU defence chief

Europe faces an urgent need to bolster its defence capabilities as the US considers reducing its military presence on the continent. EU defence commissioner Andrius Kubilius warned that a potential US troop withdrawal could leave the continent vulnerable, especially to Russian aggression. He stressed the necessity of filling strategic gaps,…

The Economic Times

Replacing US military assets will cost Europeans €500bn, EU defence chief says

As the Trump administration continues pulling back from Europe, Andrius Kubilius warned on Tuesday that Europe can only fill the resulting gap with cooperation and a "big spend".

Euronews

Ukraine's €90bn EU loan is ready to roll out. But where will the money go?

A massive European rescue package could help Ukraine defend critical territory more than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion.

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EU to favour European satellite services to prevent Musk’s Starlink expansion

The EU's decision to give European satellite operators priority could risk a backlash from the Trump administration.

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Kubilius pushes Europen Defence Union but critics brand it a distraction

EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius is pushing a European Defence Union to tie Ukraine with its European allies, but the idea is already under fire, with one MEP warning that it risks distracting from the current job of bulletproofing the EU.

Euronews

EU commissioner urges Poland to back €43.7bn SAFE defence loans amid clash with president

Poland's President, from the opposition Law and Justice party, claims the EU's defence for loan scheme would impinge on national sovereignty and has proposed an alternative plan that is scarce on details.

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Europe must urgently boost missile production, EU defence chief warn, as global demand soars

Some 800 US-made missiles have been used in three days across the Middle East, more than Ukraine has made use of over the four winter months.

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Two European commissioners under fire for alleged election campaign involvement

The S&D and Renew Europe groups criticised the participation of commissioners Fitto and Kubilius in an EPP political gathering in Slovenia, claiming it breached internal regulations.

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EU can't replace Musk's Starlink yet, but is on right track, Kubilius tells Euronews

EU Defence Commissioner told Euronews the US remains irreplaceable for the bloc's security, specifically regarding space services. “When we have IRIS², it will be better than Starlink". But, the EU is not yet there.

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Europe can defend itself but cannot replace US nuclear umbrella, Kubilius tells Euronews

European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections. However, the EU's top defence and space official also said that the EU can and must work towards becoming independent in conventional defence.

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EU space sector told to speed up on security: Five takeaways from European Space Conference

Europe's space leaders were told to "speed up" security missions and launch the IRIS2 satellite constellation by 2029 at the biggest Brussels space conference of the year. Euronews Next highlights the key takeaways from the event and asks if the sector still has the power to inspire.

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China orchestrating 'dogfight' in space against EU assets, German minister says

It is possible Europe's adversaries are carrying already on activities to destablise the bloc's space assets in preparation for a future conflict, Jens Plötner also said.

The Guardian - UK

Nato needs to be ‘reimagined’ with Europe showing more capabilities, says Marco Rubio – as it happened

US secretary of state also said he was confident of ‘positive resolution’ on Denmark

Euronews

EU now has its own 'secure and encrypted' satellite communication system, Kubilius says

Eight satellites from five different member states are currently being pooled as part of GOVSATCOM. The Commission hopes this is the first step towards less dependence on the US - whose own communication systems are a lot more mature.

The Guardian - UK

Greenland says it cannot accept US takeover ‘under any circumstances’

Self-governing island stresses it is member of Nato, which is looking at improving Arctic defences, through Denmark

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