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The #EU must be quick to increase its defences as #Russia may be ready for a confrontation in six to eight years, the nominee to be the EU's first defence commissioner told Reuters in an interview.

#Kubilius said his first job as a commissioner would be to explore, jointly with EU top diplomat nominee Kaja #Kallas, what resources the EU needs to be ready for a military challenge. He is aiming to complete an exploratory study within the first 100 days.

https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/europe-must-prepare-meet-russia-militarily-6-8-years-says-its-new-defence-chief-2024-09-18/

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