The EU unveils a €2 trillion budget proposal focusing on defence and aid for Ukraine amid significant opposition from member states regarding allocations.
The EU is discussing a defense fund to enhance military capacity while addressing national debt concerns. The initiative is crucial for future security readiness.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges to increase defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, cutting aid as part of a strategy to enhance security in Europe.
Syria’s new Defence Minister rejects the Kurdish-led SDF’s proposal for its own military bloc within the national armed forces, prioritizing unification instead.