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Andrius Kubilius, EU Commissioner for Defence

Video. Ukrainian strikes on Russia are ‘remarkable’: EU defence chief

Updated: 16/07/2026 - 12:01 GMT+2

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews’ flagship morning news programme Europe Today, European Commissioner for Defence Andrius Kubilius spoke about Ukraine's battlefield gains, Europe's defence ambitions and how to interpret proclamations from the White House.

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