EU’s Defense Chief Says Europe Must Be Ready To Fight Russia in 6-8 Years Andrius Kubilius, former prime minister of Lithuania, was appointed as the EU's first defense commissioner
US, EU Conduct First-Ever Joint Naval Drills Aimed at China The location of the drills was not disclosed
After Afghanistan Withdrawal, Some EU Officials Want to Form Army There is little support for an EU army among the bloc's members since many are in NATO and under US protection
EU Walks Back Claim of 150,000 Russian Troops Near Ukraine Border Last week, Ukraine said Russia has 80,000 troops along the border, but how Kyiv determined the numbers is not clear
Following US, EU to Boost Presence in Indo-Pacific to Counter China A new strategy calls for a 'meaningful' European naval presence in the region
Report: EU Set to Sanction Iranian Officials The sanctions would be the first targeting Iran for alleged human rights abuses by the EU since 2013
NATO Chief Says US and EU Need Each Other to Face China Comments come after NATO report calls for the alliance to focus more on China
NATO to Publish Report That Calls for More Focus on China The EU is also looking to form an anti-China coalition with the US to counter Beijing on trade and technology
EU Launches Trade Mechanism to Try to Save Iran Nuclear Deal US warns European companies against conducting any trade with Iran
Iran Says Saving Nuclear Deal Not Its Problem Europeans insist there is no 'credible' alternative to existing deal