Andrius Kubilius
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called Russia's threats regarding Kaliningrad a psychological attack intended to cause panic in Europe. NATO is preparing response scenarios.
The EU wants to use €20 billion in unused SAFE funds for a new call for defense projects with Ukraine. Its support shortfall in 2025 is estimated at €23 billion.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius called on the EU to strengthen its response to hybrid attacks attributed to Russia. He spoke out against dialogue with the Kremlin.
The EU wants to increase the number of government satellites from 70 to 630 and conduct 62 launches annually by 2034. Launch sites in Europe and Canada will be involved.
The European Commission plans to direct €10–20 billion in unused SAFE funds to joint defense projects with Ukraine. EU states said the proposal had not been agreed with them.
Kaja Kallas canceled the creation of the EU defense group after pressure from member states. Diplomats feared duplication of the European Commission's work.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said that the root cause of the war in Ukraine is Putin himself, who occupied Crimea in 2014 and launched the invasion in 2022.
Andrius Kubilius said that Putin is increasing the escalation and has brought the war to Russia. He made the comment regarding a drone strike on the SBU building in Kyiv.
Poland has signed an agreement to invest over 650 million euros in the IRIS2 satellite system. The country will become one of the six main players in this European constellation.
The EU has initiated the creation of a European Defense Union, which plans to involve Ukraine. The discussion is no longer only about unmanned systems, but also about countering ballistic missiles
Eurosatory-2026 launches in Paris with 2,000 companies participating. Ukraine presents its own missiles, drones, and cutting-edge robotic systems.
More than 60 Ukrainian companies will showcase their developments at Eurosatory-2026 in Paris.
Kubilius proposes creating a defense union based on the E5 for Ukraine's rapid integration. The new structure will allow for the strengthening of European security outside the EU.
One of the largest international exhibitions in the field of defense and security, Eurosatory-2026, kicks off in Paris on June 15. The Ukrainian company Fire Point, developer of the FREYJA anti-ballistic software, will participate in the event.
Andrius Kubilius urged the EU to open arsenals for Ukraine and move to mass production of weapons. Europe is currently lagging behind the Russian Federation in missile production.
Andrius Kubilius has accused the Russian Federation of conducting hybrid attacks on the Baltic states to undermine support for Ukraine. He called for the strengthening of air defense and drone detection systems.
European Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that Ukraine's accession to NATO is impossible at this time. He proposes creating a European Defense Union to provide security guarantees.
Andrius Kubilius called for the integration of Ukraine into the EU market and defense system. He emphasized that security is a key condition for the country's recovery.
The European Commissioner called for an intergovernmental agreement to protect the EU without US involvement. Ukraine, Britain, and Norway could be included in the new union.
EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.
EU Commissioner Kubilius called for an urgent increase in weapons production due to the shortage of Patriot missiles. The EU plans to provide Ukraine with a loan of 90 billion euros.
Ukraine is forming a new defense model based on technological solutions and innovations. The country is ready to share these developments with partners.
European Commissioner for Defence and Space, Andrius Kubilius, will embark on a tour of EU countries. The goal is to persuade governments and the defence industry to ramp up missile production for Ukraine and European stockpiles.
The European Union has launched part of its €10. 6 billion secure satellite network to create an alternative to Starlink. Ukraine has already requested access to this system, which is expected to be fully operational by 2030.
Donald Trump's threats regarding Greenland have caused outrage in Europe, which could lead to a "divorce" from America. European officials are considering creating a new alliance without the US, using a "coalition of the willing" to support Ukraine as a basis.
EU Commissioner Andrius Kubilius proposed creating a joint EU military force of 100,000 soldiers. This force could replace the American contingent in Europe and ensure the continent's independent defence.
Andrius Kubilius, the EU's chief representative for defense, criticized the new US National Security Strategy, calling it antagonistic to the European Union. He claims that the document is aimed at preventing Europe from uniting into a single force.
Donald Trump is forcing EU leaders to confront a future in which America is no longer their primary security guarantor. Europe must organize its own defense much faster than anyone could have imagined.
EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius stated that the European Union must develop its own peace plan for Ukraine, without relying on US initiatives. This is due to the fact that Europe was "caught off guard" by a 28-point peace plan developed by American Trump negotiators together with the Russians without the participation of the EU.
The European Commission is developing a list of satellite services for EU military needs, which will be integrated into a new satellite constellation. The project envisages investments in satellites to provide high-quality Earth images at 30-minute intervals.