Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with the foreign ministers of France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom and the EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, immediately following his meeting with Russia’s foreign minister earlier today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This morning in Brussels, President von der Leyen met with General Keith Kellogg, US Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Learn more about the meeting.
French President Emmanuel Macron held an informal meeting on the afternoon of Monday, with the heads of government of Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Spain, the Netherlands, and Denmark, as well as the President of the European Council, the President of the EU Commission, and the Secretary General of NATO.
A US withdrawal from Europe would be as destabilizing for the EU as a Russian nuclear attack, according to a recent expert survey. With Donald Trump’s return, this risk feels more real. Early signs—direct talks with Russia excluding Ukraine and EU allies, demands for Europe to enforce a deal without US backing, and trade and tech clashes—fuel doubts about America’s reliability as an ally, warns the EU Institute for Security
Following the hearing of the EDA Chief Executive, Jiří Šedivý, at the then SEDE subcommittee in December 2024 and the subsequent establishment of SEDE into a full-fledged parliamentary committee, the visit enabled MEPs to meet with all operational directorates in the Agency.
At the Munich Security Conference, European Council President Costa, EU High Representative Kallas, and EU Commissioner Dombrovskis reaffirmed their strong support for Ukraine. They emphasized that any peace solution must be negotiated by Ukraine itself and involve the European Union.
“We must apply pressure together – to make real peace. Putin cannot offer real security guarantees. Not just because he is a liar – but because Russia, in its current state, needs war to hold power together. And the world must be protected from that. So, first: The Armed Forces of Europe as an upgrade to NATO. Second: A common European foreign policy. Third: The level of European cooperation that
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed the Munich Security Conference, outlining his vision for ending the war in Ukraine, strengthening Europe’s defense, and securing future defense funding. He also responded to U.S. Vice President JD Vance, making it clear why German democrats can “never again” form a coalition with right-wing parties like the AfD, which negates and distorts the Holocaust atrocities committed by the Nazi regime.
Ukraine took center stage at this year’s Munich Security Conference. With the U.S. urging its European allies to take more responsibility for Europe’s defence and security, EU and NATO partners must rethink their strategies and strengthen their commitments. Insight EU has compiled key speeches, remarks, and follow-ups from today’s discussions—more insights will follow over the weekend.
The Munich Security Report 2025 analyzes the far-reaching consequences of the multipolarization of the international order. For many politicians and citizens around the globe, a more multipolar world holds significant promise. Learn more about their different roles and their impact on security.
Managed in close partnership with the Italian Army and supported by the Italian National Armaments Directorate, the OPEX campaign focuses on testing future capabilities in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Unmanned Ground Systems (UGS).
Defence Ministers from NATO member states concluded their meeting in Brussels today, laying the groundwork for the upcoming NATO Summit in The Hague this June. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the new US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, to his first NATO meeting, stating: “Secretary Hegseth came with a clear message.” Find out what his message was.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, who made his first foreign visit in this position specifically to Ukraine. Admiral Dragone underscored: “It is in the political and military interest of the Alliance to support Ukraine, not only now, but also in the future.”
In 2024, NATO updated its approach to address the increasing sophistication of information threats as a component of hybrid warfare, such as the use of AI and deepfake technologies by adversaries to erode public trust and destabilise societies. The adoption of the Approach to Counter Information Threats introduced data-driven tools like the enhanced Information Environment Assessment (IEA), designed to analyse large datasets in real time and enable proactive responses to
The EU member states’ armed forces are not yet able to move quickly across the EU, the European Court of Auditors concludes in a new report. The EU’s latest action plan on military mobility has seen mixed progress due to design weaknesses, and obstacles to implementation remain.
The Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, Andriy Yermak, had a phone call with National Security Advisor to U.S. President Trump, Michael Waltz. This was their first conversation since Michael Waltz’s appointment. Andriy Yermak provided an update on the situation on the battlefield and the ongoing mobilization in Ukraine.
“Words about solidarity with Denmark were very important. I made sure still during our meeting that all those who unanimously supported Denmark were also aware of the possible consequences that we might all face together as a community. It is very important that our words of solidarity are not slogans, but are like a conscious taking on potential challenges” – Polish Prime Minister Donlad Tusk.
“Today, we had the first-ever meeting of European leaders exclusively dedicated to defence. In 2022 in the Versailles summit, we decided that we must assume greater responsibility for our own defence. A lot has been done already. But we need to do more. We need to do it better, stronger, faster. And we need to do it together” – European Council President António Costa.
EU leaders are gathering in Brussels today for an informal yet pivotal meeting—the first dedicated solely to defense. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will join them for lunch, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to attend a dinner discussion.
“By 2030, Russia must emerge as one of the global technological leaders in the field of unmanned aircraft systems. To achieve this, we must establish a robust industry, infrastructure, and a comprehensive maintenance system on our domestic technological and production platform – both domestically and internationally. This sphere is destined to become one of the cornerstones of Russia’s technological progress” – Russian President Putin.
Today, the EU Commission has adopted the fifth annual Work Programme under the European Defence Fund (EDF), allocating over €1 billion to defence collaborative research and development projects.
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