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European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius speaks during a media conference regarding the White Paper on the Future of European Defence and the REARM Europe

Video. Kubilius: Europe can defend itself but not replace US nuclear umbrella

Updated: 28/01/2026 - 18:07 GMT+1

European Commissioner Kubilius told Euronews he agrees with NATO's Rutte that the EU relies on the US nuclear protections. However, the EU's top defence and space official also said that the EU can and must work towards becoming independent in conventional defence.

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