EU Foreign Policy Chief Backs Increased Defense Spending Amid Russian Threat

Kaja Kallas supports Trump's call for higher EU defense investment, citing intelligence warnings of potential Russian aggression by 2028.

• EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for increased European defense spending, calling current investment levels insufficient.
• Kallas highlighted intelligence reports warning that Russia might test the EU's defense readiness within the next three to five years, potentially leading to aggression by 2028.
• EU member states spent an average of 1.9% of GDP on defense in 2024, significantly lower than Russia's 9% allocation, which Kallas described as sending a 'dangerous signal.'
• Kallas emphasized the need for both public and private sector contributions to defense budgets, as well as enhanced EU funding to prepare for potential conflict.
• The EU is working on a 16th sanctions package against Russia and aims to better utilize frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, which has received nearly €50 billion in military aid from EU nations.

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