EPP Defence Ministers discuss support for Ukraine and defence readiness ahead of informal meeting of defence ministers
 
Defence Ministers from the European People’s Party (EPP) convened in Brussels this morning to coordinate their positions ahead of the Foreign Affairs Council (Defence). The EPP meeting was chaired by Pål Jonson, Minister of Defence of Sweden.
A central focus of the discussion was military support for Ukraine, the strengthening of defence industrial cooperation and the need to advance work on how Russian assets can be used to support Ukraine. Ministers exchanged views on the ongoing peace negotiations and underscored the importance of further strengthening Ukraine as well as enhancing European involvement.
In discussing defence readiness, the ministers reviewed measures to close key capability gaps and significantly enhance Europe’s defence readiness.



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