Kubilius: Europe must ensure its own security and 'increase defence capabilities to deter Russia'

European countries have vowed to send billions of dollars in further funding to help Ukraine keep fighting Russia’s invasion, as a US envoy pursued peace efforts in a trip to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid growing questions about the Kremlin’s willingness to stop the more than three-year war. Ahead of the “contact group” meeting at NATO headquarters, Secretary-General Mark Rutte announced that Ukraine’s backers were providing around $21 billion in the first three months of this year. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, Gavin Lee welcomes Andrius Kubilius, European Commissioner for Defence and Space.
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