The new defense commissioner, Andrius Kubilius, added that 'recent intelligence assessments suggest Russia may test the resolve of the EU or NATO by the end of this decade.'

Summary

Andrius Kubilius, the EU’s nominee for Defense Commissioner, emphasized the need for increased European defense spending in response to Russian threats, rather than demands from U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

At his confirmation hearing, Kubilius noted that Europe has boosted defense budgets since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.

He stressed that intelligence suggests Russia could test EU or NATO resolve by the end of the decade, making enhanced military readiness essential for deterrence.

  • wewbull@feddit.ukEnglish
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    7 days ago

    Honestly. No country should have the military spending that the US does. It’s too much power in one place. I understand the cold war made it necessary though.

    • FenrirIII@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 days ago

      The military spending in the US is all about wealth transfer. The rich make money off military spending (tax dollars) AND the boondoggles our military is engaged in (usually in the interests of the elites).