EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that Ukraine’s resistance provides NATO and the EU time to strengthen against potential Russian aggression. Urging increased defense spending, Kubilius emphasized boosting arms production and military aid to Kiev.

In an address to EU lawmakers, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk urged the 27-nation bloc to 'take control' of its own security.

The EU wants member states to accelerate the buildup of their weapons stockpiles. Brussels aims to move NATO's targets forward by 14 years, Euractiv cites European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius.

Slovakia’s pro-Russian prime minister has raised the prospect of his country leaving the European Union and Nato, arguing that world events could consign them to the “history books”.

The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to deter Russia from targeting more of its neighbors after Ukraine, senio

Europe's military heavyweights have already said that meeting President Donald Trump's potential challenge to spend up to 5% of their economic output on security would be challenging.

Slovak opposition leader Michal Simecka launched an attempt to dismiss the leftist-nationalist government in a no-confidence vote on Tuesday, accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico of laying the groundwork to take the country out of the EU.

We need 27 European armies that are capable and can effectively work together to deter our rivals and defend Europe,” says Kaja Kallas.

EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stresses the need for NATO and EU to bolster defenses against Russia, urging increased military aid to Ukraine.- Watch Video on English Oneindia

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas praised Türkiye as an important actor in cooperation on regional issues and a strategic partner for the bloc ahead

The bloc's defence push could potentially be used as leverage in a trade standoff with Trump, according to Stephane Sejourne, the EU's commissioner for industrial strategy, who noted Europe's economy needs to be in good health to allow for more security spending.