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EU Defence Ministers to Focus on Ukraine and Defence Capabilities

Published February 11, 2026, 09:16
EU Defence Ministers to Focus on Ukraine and Defence Capabilities

EU Defence Ministers are meeting in Brussels with a focus on the situation in Ukraine. The new Ukrainian Defence Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, will brief his counterparts on his country's urgent military needs. A key topic of discussion will be the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, with two-thirds earmarked for defence strengthening and the first disbursement scheduled for April. In addition, cooperation in the field of defence, particularly in unmanned systems, and the EU's defence readiness and future threats will be discussed. Ministers will exchange views on the changing geopolitical environment, taking into account Russia's aggression, uncertainty regarding the US, and China's moves.