Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:53pm on 19 Mar 2025,Wednesday International
European leaders Kaja Kallas and Andrius Kubilius responded to concerns regarding the exclusion of most non-EU countries from a new EU defence initiative. While some countries, including Norway and Ukraine, remain involved, the US, UK, and Turkey are not part of the scheme. Kubilius emphasized that “nobody is excluded,” suggesting flexibility through partnership agreements with third-party entities. Kallas, speaking after her visit to the UK, highlighted ongoing talks about a defence partnership with Britain, aiming for outcomes before the EU-UK summit in May, amid challenges over EU unity and funding priorities.
