“Whether Putin Dares To Test Europe’s Defences Depends On Us”— EU VP At Foreign Affairs Council On Defence Agency Steering Board.

Kaja Kallas: “Today, EU Defence Ministers are meeting to discuss how to make use of the €90 billion loan for Ukraine, as well as defence industry cooperation between the EU and Ukraine.

“Together with industry, we will focus on ramping up defence production. The funding is there. Now it is time to turn investment into capabilities — faster and cheaper.

‘At the EU Defence Agency Steering Board, we will decide on strengthening the agency, with a greater focus on innovation and experimentation.”