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A Russia-Ukraine peace deal that capitulates to Putin risks destabilising the Western Balkans, emboldening Serbian territorial claims and undermining EU credibility, writes Engjellushe Morina.
https://bit.ly/4s4AqLz
https://bit.ly/4s4AqLz
Ukrainian border, Balkan future: How Trump’s peace deal could impact Kosovo and Serbia – European Council on Foreign Relations
A Russia-Ukraine peace deal that capitulates to Putin risks destabilising the Western Balkans, emboldening Serbian territorial claims and undermining EU credibi
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December 19, 2025 at 12:03 PM
A Russia-Ukraine peace deal that capitulates to Putin risks destabilising the Western Balkans, emboldening Serbian territorial claims and undermining EU credibility, writes Engjellushe Morina.
https://bit.ly/4s4AqLz
https://bit.ly/4s4AqLz
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Europe’s resilience isn’t just steel and silicon. Biosolutions must be part of defence and resilience strategies—backed by coordinated policy, investment & industry collaboration. Key takeaway from the ‘Securing Tomorrow’ conference. #ECFRDARE, @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social, @danskindustri.dk
December 19, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Europe’s resilience isn’t just steel and silicon. Biosolutions must be part of defence and resilience strategies—backed by coordinated policy, investment & industry collaboration. Key takeaway from the ‘Securing Tomorrow’ conference. #ECFRDARE, @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social, @danskindustri.dk
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@engjellushem.bsky.social writes on the EU accession of Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and Ukraine within the next 5 years. The EU must avoid indefinite gradualism and institutional reform cannot be deferred. Full accession should be the paramount focus.
https://bit.ly/4pKSfhf
https://bit.ly/4pKSfhf
Accelerate the accessions: Why faster is better in EU enlargement policy
The Ukraine war has revived EU enlargement for Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and Ukraine, but they face obstacles. Accelerating membership for these frontrunners would unlock the process before rivals…
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December 18, 2025 at 4:37 PM
@engjellushem.bsky.social writes on the EU accession of Albania, Moldova, Montenegro and Ukraine within the next 5 years. The EU must avoid indefinite gradualism and institutional reform cannot be deferred. Full accession should be the paramount focus.
https://bit.ly/4pKSfhf
https://bit.ly/4pKSfhf
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A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine >> some tough but necessary reading here. @jkobzova.bsky.social @ecfr.eu
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No cash, no bullets, no say: A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine
Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine >> some tough but necessary reading here. @jkobzova.bsky.social @ecfr.eu
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Russia’s renewed offensive in Ukraine’s east makes urgent international support essential. Europe must now mobilise financial assistance to secure Ukrainian sovereignty—and its own security.
Latest by Leo Litra ⬇️
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Latest by Leo Litra ⬇️
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Fragile frontline: The consequences of declining military aid to Ukraine
Russia’s renewed offensive in Ukraine’s east makes urgent international support essential. Europe must now mobilise financial assistance to secure Ukrainian sovereignty—and its own security…
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December 8, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Russia’s renewed offensive in Ukraine’s east makes urgent international support essential. Europe must now mobilise financial assistance to secure Ukrainian sovereignty—and its own security.
Latest by Leo Litra ⬇️
ecfr.eu/article/frag...
Latest by Leo Litra ⬇️
ecfr.eu/article/frag...
Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.
@jkobzova.bsky.social shared a 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine ⬇️
ecfr.eu/article/no-c...
@jkobzova.bsky.social shared a 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine ⬇️
ecfr.eu/article/no-c...
No cash, no bullets, no say: A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine
Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.
ecfr.eu
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.
@jkobzova.bsky.social shared a 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine ⬇️
ecfr.eu/article/no-c...
@jkobzova.bsky.social shared a 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine ⬇️
ecfr.eu/article/no-c...
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One would think that by now, my points are kind of obvious and yet here we are: 10 points the Europeans need to take into account when asking for a seat at the table on #Ukraine:
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No cash, no bullets, no say: A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine
Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.
ecfr.eu
December 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
One would think that by now, my points are kind of obvious and yet here we are: 10 points the Europeans need to take into account when asking for a seat at the table on #Ukraine:
ecfr.eu/article/no-c...
ecfr.eu/article/no-c...
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Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social of @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social in a A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine
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No cash, no bullets, no say: A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine
Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.
ecfr.eu
December 5, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social of @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social in a A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine
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Showstoppers: How to fix Europe’s military immobility and improve deterrence ecfr.eu/article/show... @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
Showstoppers: How to fix Europe’s military immobility and improve deterrence
Europeans are focused on improving their military readiness—but deterrence also depends on moving forces fast. EU infrastructure plans must prepare Europe’s land, sea and air routes for commerce and…
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December 2, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Showstoppers: How to fix Europe’s military immobility and improve deterrence ecfr.eu/article/show... @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
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The disagreement over the Franco-German-Spanish fighter aircraft system, FCAS, shows that when it comes to building a European defence industry, political will is not enough, writes @rikefranke.bsky.social
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The trouble with FCAS: Why Europe’s fighter jet project is not taking off
The disagreement over the Franco-German-Spanish fighter aircraft system, FCAS, shows that when it comes to building a European defence industry, political will is not enough…
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December 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The disagreement over the Franco-German-Spanish fighter aircraft system, FCAS, shows that when it comes to building a European defence industry, political will is not enough, writes @rikefranke.bsky.social
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🎧What are the potential consequences of the proposed plan, and do Ukraine and Europe still hold any leverage? What are the risks of considering European security as a mere transactional deal?
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-diplomatic-minefield-what-now-for-ukraine/
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-diplomatic-minefield-what-now-for-ukraine/
The diplomatic minefield: What now for Ukraine?
Leo Litra and Lesia Ogryzko are joined by Eric Ciaramella and Jana Kobzova to discuss the development and its implications…
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November 30, 2025 at 10:52 AM
🎧What are the potential consequences of the proposed plan, and do Ukraine and Europe still hold any leverage? What are the risks of considering European security as a mere transactional deal?
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-diplomatic-minefield-what-now-for-ukraine/
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-diplomatic-minefield-what-now-for-ukraine/
Trump’s controversial 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine has rattled Western capitals and could jeopardise Ukraine’s sovereignty.
The new @ecfr.eu podcast episode explains what’s at stake — for Ukraine, Europe, and the transatlantic partnership.
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
The new @ecfr.eu podcast episode explains what’s at stake — for Ukraine, Europe, and the transatlantic partnership.
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
The diplomatic minefield: What now for Ukraine?
Leo Litra and Lesia Ogryzko are joined by Eric Ciaramella and Jana Kobzova to discuss the development and its implications…
ecfr.eu
November 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Trump’s controversial 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine has rattled Western capitals and could jeopardise Ukraine’s sovereignty.
The new @ecfr.eu podcast episode explains what’s at stake — for Ukraine, Europe, and the transatlantic partnership.
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
The new @ecfr.eu podcast episode explains what’s at stake — for Ukraine, Europe, and the transatlantic partnership.
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
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Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC
What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.
ecfr.eu
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC
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🇺🇦 Il piano in 28 punti di Trump per porre fine alla guerra in Ucraina sarebbe un risultato da sogno per il Cremlino. Ecco come gli europei possono garantire che non diventi un incubo per loro ⬇️
✍️ @jkobzova.bsky.social x @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
✍️ @jkobzova.bsky.social x @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal | ECFR
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their
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November 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM
🇺🇦 Il piano in 28 punti di Trump per porre fine alla guerra in Ucraina sarebbe un risultato da sogno per il Cremlino. Ecco come gli europei possono garantire che non diventi un incubo per loro ⬇️
✍️ @jkobzova.bsky.social x @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
✍️ @jkobzova.bsky.social x @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
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Moscow is aiming for the political destruction of NATO and the EU. By eroding trust between member states, sowing economic instability and undermining democratic institutions, it seeks to fragment European unity, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47X57dA
https://bit.ly/47X57dA
Europe's two wars: The danger of the comfort zone | ECFR
Europe's focus on Ukraine's perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent's “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second
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November 25, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Moscow is aiming for the political destruction of NATO and the EU. By eroding trust between member states, sowing economic instability and undermining democratic institutions, it seeks to fragment European unity, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47X57dA
https://bit.ly/47X57dA
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Ukraine 🧵
1/ In the past hours, ECFR’s policy fellows have been working on explaining the Ukraine-Russia peace plan from several perspectives.
@jkobzova.bsky.social wrote a step-by-step plan for Europeans to ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare. ecfr.eu/article/what...
1/ In the past hours, ECFR’s policy fellows have been working on explaining the Ukraine-Russia peace plan from several perspectives.
@jkobzova.bsky.social wrote a step-by-step plan for Europeans to ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare. ecfr.eu/article/what...
What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.
ecfr.eu
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Ukraine 🧵
1/ In the past hours, ECFR’s policy fellows have been working on explaining the Ukraine-Russia peace plan from several perspectives.
@jkobzova.bsky.social wrote a step-by-step plan for Europeans to ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare. ecfr.eu/article/what...
1/ In the past hours, ECFR’s policy fellows have been working on explaining the Ukraine-Russia peace plan from several perspectives.
@jkobzova.bsky.social wrote a step-by-step plan for Europeans to ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare. ecfr.eu/article/what...
Europe’s focus on Ukraine’s perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent’s “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second assault with clarity and cohesion, lest the foundations of their security crumble, writes Nicu Popescu ⬇️
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Europe’s two wars: The danger of the comfort zone
Europe’s focus on Ukraine’s perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent’s “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second assault with clarity and cohesion…
ecfr.eu
November 24, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Europe’s focus on Ukraine’s perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent’s “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second assault with clarity and cohesion, lest the foundations of their security crumble, writes Nicu Popescu ⬇️
ecfr.eu/article/euro...
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Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC
What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.
ecfr.eu
November 24, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC
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Moscow is aiming for the political destruction of NATO and the EU. By eroding trust between member states, sowing economic instability and undermining democratic institutions, it seeks to fragment European unity, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47X57dA
https://bit.ly/47X57dA
Europe’s two wars: The danger of the comfort zone
Europe’s focus on Ukraine’s perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent’s “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second assault with clarity and cohesion…
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November 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Moscow is aiming for the political destruction of NATO and the EU. By eroding trust between member states, sowing economic instability and undermining democratic institutions, it seeks to fragment European unity, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47X57dA
https://bit.ly/47X57dA
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Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare (by @jkobzova.bsky.social)
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What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.
ecfr.eu
November 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare (by @jkobzova.bsky.social)
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Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. @jkobzova.bsky.social outlines how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare
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ecfr.eu/article/what...
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What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.
ecfr.eu
November 23, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. @jkobzova.bsky.social outlines how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare
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ecfr.eu/article/what...
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Volodymyr Zelensky has struck a deal to strengthen Ukraine’s winter energy reserves. Europe should now help Kyiv diversify its imports and guard its domestic gas fields with a robust air defence, writes @alberto-rizzi.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4pbu1vQ
https://bit.ly/4pbu1vQ
Shield the fields: How Europe can support Ukraine through a dark winter
Volodymyr Zelensky has struck a deal to strengthen Ukraine’s winter energy reserves. Europe should now help Kyiv diversify its imports and guard its domestic gas fields with a robust air defence…
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November 22, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Volodymyr Zelensky has struck a deal to strengthen Ukraine’s winter energy reserves. Europe should now help Kyiv diversify its imports and guard its domestic gas fields with a robust air defence, writes @alberto-rizzi.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4pbu1vQ
https://bit.ly/4pbu1vQ
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A Russian bear is ranging through Europe’s near abroad. Moscow is pursuing geopolitical strategies that could prove as relevant for Europe as events in the Donbas.
The bear is now at the door. With the right policies, Europeans can lock it out. How 👇
https://bit.ly/4nNdcWL
The bear is now at the door. With the right policies, Europeans can lock it out. How 👇
https://bit.ly/4nNdcWL
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November 21, 2025 at 10:18 AM
A Russian bear is ranging through Europe’s near abroad. Moscow is pursuing geopolitical strategies that could prove as relevant for Europe as events in the Donbas.
The bear is now at the door. With the right policies, Europeans can lock it out. How 👇
https://bit.ly/4nNdcWL
The bear is now at the door. With the right policies, Europeans can lock it out. How 👇
https://bit.ly/4nNdcWL
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🎧New podcast!
In this new emergency podcast episode, Mark Leonard welcomes @jkobzova.bsky.social and Jim O’Brien to dissect the leaked 28-point US-Russia framework for ending the Ukraine war. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
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In this new emergency podcast episode, Mark Leonard welcomes @jkobzova.bsky.social and Jim O’Brien to dissect the leaked 28-point US-Russia framework for ending the Ukraine war. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
Trump’s 28-point plan for Ukraine
Mark Leonard welcomes Jana Kobzova and Jim O’Brien to unpack the leaked 28-point US-Russia plan for Ukraine and its implications for European security…
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November 21, 2025 at 12:54 PM
🎧New podcast!
In this new emergency podcast episode, Mark Leonard welcomes @jkobzova.bsky.social and Jim O’Brien to dissect the leaked 28-point US-Russia framework for ending the Ukraine war. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
In this new emergency podcast episode, Mark Leonard welcomes @jkobzova.bsky.social and Jim O’Brien to dissect the leaked 28-point US-Russia framework for ending the Ukraine war. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
ecfr.eu/podcasts/epi...
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🎧New week, new podcast!
Mark Leonard is joined by @rikefranke.bsky.social to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social.
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-future-of-european-air-defence/
Mark Leonard is joined by @rikefranke.bsky.social to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social.
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-future-of-european-air-defence/
The future of European air defence
Mark Leonard welcomes Ulrike Franke to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System…
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November 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🎧New week, new podcast!
Mark Leonard is joined by @rikefranke.bsky.social to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social.
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-future-of-european-air-defence/
Mark Leonard is joined by @rikefranke.bsky.social to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social.
https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-future-of-european-air-defence/