#Eu Defense

Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have jointly appealed to the European Commission for additional funding to develop counter-drone capabilities, considering joint procurements with a priority for the European defense industry.

The European Commission has confirmed its intention to channel at least €10 billion of SAFE programme residuals into joint defence projects with Ukraine. Poland expressed surprise: Warsaw had expected to use these funds for its own needs.

European Commissioner Kubilius stated that the drone incident near Zelensky's plane in Moldova on 8 September confirms the growing threat to civilian aviation in the EU. At the same time, Brussels did not confirm that the UAV was aimed at the president's aircraft.

Kaja Kallas announced the creation of a high-level EU defence working group that will include representatives from Ukraine, Britain, and the private sector. The group's launch is scheduled for next week.

Paris is pushing for the exemptions on Ukrainian weapons purchases outside the EU to remain temporary, while nine Northern and Eastern European countries demand maximum freedom of procurement for Kyiv.

🚨 European Commission urges EU countries to immediately transfer Patriot missiles to Ukraine! 🇺🇦 Kaja Kallas and Anita Hipper: Air defense is an unconditional priority. Poland is ready for a new batch, but Politico says stocks are exhausted. The US is not in a hurry with technologies. Winter threat — UK appeal to strengthen air defense. #Ukraine #Patriot #EU #AirDefense

European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that the successes of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in striking deep into Russia should convince Putin to start peace negotiations. The EU is preparing a €90 billion loan, of which €60 billion is for defense, and is concluding new agreements on drones. 🇺🇦🤝🇪🇺

Mikhail Fedorov commented on his resignation, stating that he needs the position to win the war. Deputy Commander of the Air Force Pavlo Lyzarenko resigned in protest, while the EU urged Kyiv to explain the reasons for the personnel changes. 🇺🇦🔥