Europe is in a time of major in­creases in military expenditures ... and dis­putes for the returning to Russia of some areas in Eastern Ukraine, with the Minsk Agreements being unsuccessful.

One problem is that capitals in central and eastern Europe have often been unwilling ... The bloc’s EU Military Mobility project had a budget of just £1.4 billion for 2021-27.

For example, NATO countries have only 5% of the air defence needed to protect Eastern and Central countries, the FT reported. Logistical weaknesses further undermine Europe’s military strength.

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Europe finally appears serious about rearming. German legislators have agreed to exempt defense from constitutional limits on debt spending. The European Commission is urging members to fund a ...