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Antonio Costa: Russia is a threat to all of Europe, not just Ukraine

The President of the European Council stressed the need to strengthen the defense capabilities of the EU's eastern flank

Снимкa: БГНЕС

Russia poses a threat not only to Ukraine, but also to all of European security. This was stated by the President of the European Council Antonio Costa during a joint press conference with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw, News.bg reports.

“Russia is a threat not only in Ukraine, but also to the security of Europe as a whole, especially along the eastern border – in Poland, the Baltic states, Romania and the eastern flank of the EU“, Costa emphasized.

He also announced that the European Commission is preparing a package of proposals to strengthen Europe's defense capabilities, with the emphasis being placed on the eastern flank. The topic will be discussed at a special meeting of the European Council scheduled for March 6.