EU Proposes Vast Defense Boost, Spurred by Russian War in Ukraine
EU officials have unveiled a proposal to massively boost weapons production and procurement to shift from a reliance on US arms and in reaction to Russia's Ukraine invasion.
EU Defense Spending at Record 240B Euros in 2022
EU military spending reached a record 240 billion euros last year in the face of Russia's war on Ukraine, the bloc's defense agency said.
EU Says Can’t Fill US Funding Gap Supporting Ukraine
The EU vowed steadfast support for Ukraine at a summit but warned leaders it would be unable to fill any funding gap left by the US.
EU Delivers Ukraine 224,000 Shells Under Ammo Plan
The EU has delivered Ukraine 223,800 shells under a plan to provide a million artillery rounds to aid Kyiv's fight against Russia.
EU Considers $22 Billion Ukraine Defense Fund
The European Union is drawing up plans to set up a $22 billion fund to be spent over four years to help Ukraine defeat the Russian invasion.
EU Says 200,000 Shells Sent to Ukraine Under Ammo Plan
The EU has supplied Ukraine with over 200,000 artillery shells and 1,000 missiles under a plan to rush urgently needed ammunition to Kyiv.
Ukraine F-16 Training has Begun in Poland: EU’s Borrell
The training of Ukrainian pilots to fly F-16 jets has begun in Poland, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
EU’s Borrell Asks European Navies to Patrol Taiwan Strait
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell called on European navies to patrol the disputed Taiwan Strait.
EU Launches Expanded Armenia Border Mission
The European Union launched a civilian mission to help monitor Armenia's volatile border with Azerbaijan.
EU Adds 2B Euros to Fund Used to Arm Ukraine
The EU agreed to add two billion euros to a fund used to help arm Ukraine as it seeks to ensure it can keep delivering weapons to Kyiv.
War Shows EU Lacks ‘Critical Defense Capabilities:’ Borrell
The war in Ukraine has drained the EU's weapon stockpiles and showed it lacks "critical" capabilities, the bloc's foreign policy chief said.
EU Ministers Divided on Ukraine Military Training Plan
The European Union's defense ministers appeared divided on a plan to hold a major training mission for Ukrainian forces as they arrived for an informal meeting in Prague.
EU Mulls Military Training for Ukrainian Forces: Borrell
The EU will debate the launch of a major training operation for Ukrainian forces, the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said.
EU Halting Military Training in Mali but Staying in Sahel
The EU decided to halt its military training missions in Mali but will keep a presence in the Sahel, the bloc's top diplomat said on Monday.
NATO Foreign Ministers to Hold Emergency Talks on Ukraine
NATO foreign ministers will hold an emergency videoconference to discuss Russia's military build-up around Ukraine.
Turkey shoots down 3rd Syrian warplane over Idlib, defense ministry says
Turkish fighters shot down a Syrian warplane over the northwest Idlib province, the third such downing in three days
EU agrees naval mission to enforce Libya arms embargo
European Union foreign ministers on agreed to a naval operation to enforce an arms embargo on war-torn Libya, replacing Operation Sophia
Libya: Haftar’s LNA captures Sirte as UN envoy expresses anger at foreign meddling
LNA forces loyal to rogue Libyan general Khalifa Haftar seized control the coastal city of Sirte as Turkey said it was deploying troops in the country
