From the expansion of NATO to the buildup of national military capabilities, Europe's defences are going through fundamental shifts.
European nations have been urged to take "radical and concrete steps" to bolster their defence forces as the Russian-Ukraine war rolls on. EU Council President Charles Michael made the comments at the EU leaders summit on Thursday, saying the bloc was at a "pivotal moment". It came as Russia launched its largest missile attack on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in weeks.
"There's a strong perception in the world that it's time Europe got its own two feet regarding military autonomy," he said. But not all EU member states agree. For example, Germany maintains US support is essential if Ukraine is to have any hope of defending itself from Russia. And Hungary’s prime minister Viktor Orban remains close to Russia, having opposed many EU initiatives to support Ukraine since the war broke out.
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