E5 Ministers Reject Peace Illusions, Pledge Winter Air Defense for Ukraine
European defense ministers from France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the UK met in Paris to reaffirm support for Ukraine, warning that Vladimir Putin is not seeking peace. They pledged to boost air defense capabilities and winter aid packages as Russia intensifies strikes on energy infrastructure. The meeting emphasized European autonomy in defense while maintaining coordination with the US, despite Washington’s push for negotiations.
