EU Foreign Ministers met in Warsaw on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine and European Defence, as tensions escalate over the launch of Ukraine’s first long-range missile at Russia.
Major EU countries support Warsaw issue war bondsfor the defense of the block. Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski said this would allow Europe to counter Russia’s imperialist ambitions.
“Putin’s Russia will continue to be one of the most serious security threats not only for Europe, but also for the world order,” Sikorski said.
The announcement coincides with the launch of Ukraine’s first long-range missile over Russia. Ukraine allegedly attacked a weapons depot containing war materials. The Kremlin has promised an appropriate response to the attack, and President Vladimir Putin has approved changes to his country’s nuclear policy.
Defense bond offer
Six European countries supported this proposal Common Defense bonuses It aims to strengthen the bloc’s Defense industry.
Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski described the development as “a great success” at a joint press conference with his German, Italian and French counterparts. At a previous meeting With the participation of leading diplomats of Spain and the United Kingdom It was held via video link and was followed by a joint statement from all participating countries.
Countering Russia’s imperialist ambitions
Radek Sikorski added that this development “will help Europe counter Russia’s imperialist ambitions.” “We agreed that Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, and that this includes more balanced burden sharing among NATO members,” Sikorski, host of the meeting in Warsaw, said Tuesday.
Foreign ministers discussed how to step up European military support for Ukraine and ties with the United States under new President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly said he expects Europe to do more to defend itself in the face of a Russian war. with Ukraine.
The announcement coincided with the escalation of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
In a statement on Telegram, the Russian Ministry of Defense said that Ukraine “A facility in the Bryansk region was attacked with six ballistic missilesHe stated that Kiev launched ATACMS missiles supplied by the USA against Russian territory for the first time. The war started with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. It celebrated its 1000th birthday on Tuesday.
Putin’s decision came after US President Joe Biden Allowing Ukraine to attack targets inside Russia With long-range missiles provided by the United States.
Putin changed his nuclear doctrine
Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a revised nuclear doctrine declaring that a conventional attack on Russia by any country supported by a nuclear-armed state would be considered a joint attack against the country.
The Kremlin said such a move by US President Joe Biden “radical change in the essence and nature of conflict“.
