Last news in Fakti

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

Feb 25, 2025 15:59 224

Antonio Costa: Russia is a threat to all of Europe, not just Ukraine  - 1

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.