Ukraine set to dominate as EU defence ministers convene in Nicosia
The ongoing war in Ukraine is set to dominate proceedings on Monday, with the European Union’s 27 defence ministers having descended on Nicosia for an informal meeting of the European foreign affairs council (Fac) in its defence configuration. Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, said upon her arrival in Cyprus’ capital that the three main topics of the day’s discussion would be maritime security, developments in the Middle East and continued support for Ukraine. She s
European Union defense ministers have gathered in Nicosia for an informal council meeting to address pressing regional security concerns. A primary focus of the summit is the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, with officials discussing strategies to counter Russia’s "shadow fleet" of tankers used to circumvent energy sanctions. The bloc is also exploring ways to enhance military funding through the European Peace Facility and deepen cooperation with Ukraine’s defense industry, particularly in drone technology. Beyond the war in Ukraine, the agenda includes maritime security in the Middle East and the implementation of new sanctions against Iran. Furthermore, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas acknowledged the recent electoral success of Armenia’s pro-European government, noting the public's clear preference despite significant external pressure from Moscow.
The meeting highlights the EU's evolving strategy to maintain economic and military pressure on Russia while simultaneously addressing broader geopolitical instability in the Middle East and the Caucasus.
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