EU chief calls for creation of a ‘European Security Council’
Europe is grappling with what it calls a campaign of 'hybrid attacks' by Moscow aimed at undermining support for Ukraine.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called for the establishment of a European Security Council, comprising nations such as Britain and Ukraine, to counter the growing threats posed by Russia. During her annual state of the union address, von der Leyen emphasized the need for a coordinated response to the escalating risks surrounding Europe.
She acknowledged that Russia's tactics have shifted from mere hybrid attacks to more direct threats, which now require a dedicated response from the continent. Von der Leyen proposed the creation of an emergency security protocol, enabling any EU member state to convene urgent talks in the event of a crisis. She pledged to provide the United Kingdom with its strongest support yet for Ukraine during the coldest winter of the war, while also reinforcing Ukraine's power and heating supplies.
Additionally, von der Leyen backed the development of an affordable, modular missile-defence system with Ukraine and pledged to bolster Europe's military capabilities through the creation of a new European instrument for strategic enablers.
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