Defense Ministers Agree, Arming Ukraine Needs to Empower Europe Militarily

Representatives of the four largest European Union countries (Germany, France, Italy and Poland) and Great Britain met in Warsaw on January 13 to discuss Europe’s military security in light of Russia’s war on Ukraine and Donald Trump’s upcoming presidency. The defense minister of Ukraine also joined part of the meeting through videoconference.

The agenda: Polish Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak Kamysz noted that the first part of the discussions revolved around the development of production capabilities and industry cooperation between Europe and Ukraine, with the goal to not only support Ukraine but also increase Europe’s military potential.

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius cited a project between the Ukrainian Army and German drone manufacturers as an example that highlighted the mutual benefit.

The second part of the meeting focused on increasing European military cooperation.

The year 2025 must be the year of expanding the defense industry in Europe. Production standardization, lighter regulations and elimination of bureaucratic obstacles must become priorities. Europe has to show unity not just in words but also in actions that will increase the security of its citizens, of all Europeans—those free and democratic states that have great history and can have an even greater future.
—Władysław Kosiniak Kamysz

Military unity prophesied:

The world today is on the cusp of great conflict. Most Americans may not recognize this, but more and more Europeans do. They see an urgent need to be able to stand up to Russia. And since they question America’s reliability, they will join together and integrate all their military might.
—Gerald Flurry, Trumpet editor in chief

Learn more: Read “Russia’s War on Ukraine Is Reshaping Europe.”