Europe must be prepared, as Russia says its Peresvet system can cover up to 1,500 km and target reconnaissance satellites
Kubilius says Russian spy satellites are already shadowing German ones.
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Andrius Kubilius
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EU defense chief says Europe’s own €150 billion defense fund must now help Ukraine
Kubilius, speaking during the Berlin Global Dialogue, called on EU countries to support Ukraine using SAFE loans following the halt of US aid and its switch to a pay-for-weapons model.
EU can’t stop Russian drones yet, defense chief says — 2030 goal already outdated
At a security conference in Brussels, Andrius Kubilius revealed the bloc has met only 50% of NATO's defense capacity targets.
European Defence Commissioner “more optimistic” on investments in Ukraine’s defence industry
Andrius Kubilius moved from spring concerns about lukewarm EU support for Ukraine's defence investments to declaring their intentions to tap €150 bn in EU defence loans "quite soon."
Euroactiv: Ukraine welcome to join EU’s IRIS² satellite network as Starlink reliance sparks unease
The project could give Kyiv an alternative to Musk’s system during the war.
Europe must be ready to build millions of drones as Russian threat grows, EU warns
EU Defense Commissioner Kubilius urges Europe to act on lessons from Ukraine before it’s too late.
EU warns US: “Peace through strength” only works if Ukraine gets more support
EU defense chief Kubilius says Ukraine’s partners must step up, or peace will remain out of reach.
EU launches € 150 bn SAFE defense loan scheme, eyes joint Ukraine procurement
The Security Action for Europe gives EU member states funding options for joint procurement and support for Kyiv.