The leaders of the European Union countries initially supported 2 key defence projects: the "dron wall" and the east Flanki Guard," said the head of the European Council of António Costa last night. This is the effect of the informal summit of this body held in Copenhagen. The subject of the gathering was besides the continuation of support for the fighting Ukraine.
The capital of Denmark turned into a fortress for a fewer days. At the airport Kastrup stood military radar, a German frigate FGS “Hamburg” appeared in the port, to the city soldiers besides came from Poland And Sweden. Reason? Informal European Council. A gathering of the leaders of the associate States was convened at a unique moment. Western Europe has been struggling for respective days with mass airspace violations by unmanned workers. All indications are that Russia is behind the provocations, although she herself powerfully denies it. And fresh events have just become an impulse to call yesterday's reunion.
European leaders, including Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, discussed 2 defence initiatives. The first involves creating “drone wallIt’s okay. ” This is to be a coherent strategy for detecting and combating unmanned aircraft. Poland, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Finland and the Baltic States submitted their accessions to the project. Ukraine wants to support them. The "Dron Wall" should so be an component of an initiative under the name of the east Flank Guard, which would affect a comprehensive protection over the Community's borders threatened by Russia. The task emphasizes safety not only in the air domain, but besides in the sea and land domain.
Last night, the head of the European Council, António Costa, reported that the participants of the informal summit had initially supported both initiatives. "European citizens rightly fear Russia's increasingly provocative and reckless behaviour," he said during a press conference convened in Copenhagen. “We are prepared to face threats together on all fronts – conventional, hybrid, cybernetic. Our goal is to build a Europe capable of defending itself," he added.
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, spoke in a akin tone. Russia is trying to test us. But he besides tries to sow anxiety and divisions in our societies. We can't let her do that," she stressed. circumstantial issues related to both projects will be discussed in the following months. The EU will gotta calm the countries of confederate Europe, among others. Their leaders, even the Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, called in Copenhagen to guarantee that the Community, at the cost of protecting the east flank, does not forget the confederate flank, which faces the problem of illegal migration. Financial issues besides request to be clarified. EU officials have previously reiterated on respective occasions that purchases related to the construction of a "drone wall" may be financed by loans under the SAFE programme. Recently, however, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and National Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz has called for grants as well.
Yesterday in Copenhagen, representatives of associate States besides discussed Ukraine's assistance. "The fresh package of sanctions imposed on Russia is already under way. It is aimed at oil revenue, banks, cryptocurrency and Shadow fleet. Today, European leaders held their first discussion on mobilising further funds for Ukraine, explained Costa and added: "The message is clear: Russia must realize that Ukraine's partners have the will and means to proceed supporting Ukraine until a fair and lasting peace is achieved.
The European Political Community will be held present in Copenhagen. The discussion will include cooperation with Moldova and Ukraine. The gathering will be attended by Prime Minister Donald Tusk yesterday.
