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We will keep weakening Russia’s economy with our sanctions. We will keep supporting Ukraine, including with European air defence and PAC-3 Patriot systems. We will work closer than ever with NATO. And deter anyone who attacks our freedom and security. https://t.co/C7Yy7cLKPk #Sanctions #SupportUkraine #NATO #RU #UA #NATO

Russia is escalating against Ukrainian civilians in a war it cannot win. Meanwhile it’s plotting terrorist attacks on allied territory. We need more air defence for Ukraine and sanctions pressure on Russia. To all Russian people: make this senseless killing come to an end. https://t.co/0ueqzp3W3E #StandWithUkraine #StopRussianAggression #AirDefenceForUkraine #RU #UA

Spot on analysis. Yes, increasing Allied defence readiness in Europe is a priority. But @NATO 3.0 is just a slogan, it tries to describe a process that needs time for implementation, while sabotage campaign is happening right now. NATO should not wait months on end to respond.👇 #NATO #AlliedDefense #Security #EU #NATO

This is not the case. (translated)

Yes, Russia actually attacked Ukraine in 2022. That brutal assault changed the strategic landscape across Europe and has led to an increase in defence expenditure across the EU. Today, we have news that Russia was responsible for a drone attack on Leipzig airport. There are #Russia #Ukraine #defense #RU #UA #EU #DE

The government wants to align Ireland with an EU Defence Union and Nato. They want Irish young people to participate in their wars, wars, that we will have no say over. https://t.co/HnPo4e7o9o #Ireland #EUDefence #Nato #IE #EU #NATO

The government wants to align Ireland with an EU Defence Union and Nato. Thay want Irish young people to participate in their wars. Wars, that we will have no say over. https://t.co/xCDwzzNqSh #Ireland #EUDefence #Nato #IE #EU #NATO

Theo #Francken, #Belgium defence minister warned the Baltics about pushing yo hard with russian frozen assets. Minister, especially the Defence one, should know well about the posed security threats by russia and a need to counter it’s capacity, including financial https://t.co/4cW5bQr05z #Russia #Baltics #SecurityThreats #BE #RU #EE #LV #LT

🔥 DISMANTLE THE HOSTILE NINE — H9 I am putting nine international structures on my political dismantling list: SCO • BRICS • OPEC • CSTO • EAEU • CIS • G20 • OIC • MECCA DEFENCE ALLIANCE By “dismantle” I mean peaceful political deconstruction: reduce their power, end #PoliticalDismantling #InternationalRelations #GlobalPowerShift #RU #IN #CN #SA #KZ #BR #TR #EG #ID #PK

They include continued support for Ukraine, maritime security and the protection of critical infrastructure, Lebanon, and space in security and defence. A full agenda and important discussions ahead with colleagues from across Europe https://t.co/fQf95pzoxM #Ukraine #MaritimeSecurity #Defense #UA #LB #EU

Overnight, air alerts were activated in parts of Estonia after drones flew close to our border and entered Estonian airspace. @NATO fighter jets from Ämari Air Base were scrambled in response. The air alert was later lifted by the Estonian Defence Forces. NATO reacted swiftly #Estonia #NATO #AirAlert #EE

The Russian hybrid war against Europe is beginning to look less and less like "hybrid" and more and more like a real war. Where does hybrid war end and open conflict begin? I discussed this with Dr. @AleksanderOlech for Defence24. Check out the interview: (translated)

US has threatened to oppose Britain’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands if the country does not increase defence spending https://t.co/XKFk1F59FS #FalklandIslands #UKDefense #USForeignPolicy #US #GB #AR

Defence cooperation between Finland and Sweden is taking a new step forward today. Finland and Sweden are jointly strengthening the surveillance and protection of Finland's territorial integrity. The cooperation will enhance our ability to detect and counter drones. The Nordic #DefenceCooperation #FinlandSweden #TerritorialIntegrity #FI #SE

RUSSIA IS WAGING REAL WAR AGAINST EUROPE. Stop minimizing it with the comfortable word “hybrid.” Explosive drones near Leipzig/Halle. Assassination plots against European defence leaders. Sabotage on European soil. Cyberattacks against critical infrastructure. Drone incursions. https://t.co/PcnuEqCEj9 #Russia #War #Cybersecurity #RU #EU

MERZ — THE BISMARCK OF TODAY? 🇩🇪🇪🇺 Germany is changing its strategic course. Under Friedrich Merz, Berlin is combining massive rearmament with a historic investment offensive: 🇩🇪 €163 BILLION Bundeswehr budget by 2029 🛡️ 3.5% of GDP for core defence spending by 2029 🏗️ €500 https://t.co/ehO9jZZdDv #Germany #Defense #Rearmament #DE #EU

Of this, USD 14 million (approximately SEK 133 million) will go to the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List, PURL. Through PURL, Allies and partners finance priority US defence materiel for Ukraine, including advanced air defence systems and ammunition. (2/3) #Ukraine #DefenceSupport #PURL #UA

🇸🇪🇺🇦 Sweden is providing an additional SEK 270 million to support Ukraine’s defence, with a particular focus on air defence. The support will be channelled through several multilateral funds and initiatives to rapidly meet Ukraine’s most urgent military needs. (1/3) #Sweden #Ukraine #AirDefence #SE #UA

Russia’s threat and possible provocations against NATO must be taken seriously. We remain vigilant, but Estonia’s threat assessment has not changed. The clearer the message to Moscow that NATO is united and our collective defence remains rock-solid, the better. Russia must have #NATO #Russia #Estonia #RU #EE #NATO

I met today with the leaders of key Nordic companies in the defence and technology sectors in Mäntyniemi. Nordic cooperation is currently making strong progress in the defence industry as well. https://t.co/FFYayuB0UB #NordicCooperation #DefenceIndustry #TechnologyLeaders #FI #SE #NO #DK #IS