Five Largest European Defense Spenders Label Russia Primary Threat
France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom plan to issue a joint statement identifying Russia as the most acute threat to European security.
The five largest defense spenders in Europe, known as the E5, are preparing a joint statement that identifies the Federal Government of Russia as the most acute and long-term threat to European security. The group, comprising France, Germany, Italy, Poland, and the United Kingdom, intends to pledge continued support for Ukraine in response to Russia's war of aggression.
The draft statement cites several primary drivers for the warning, including Russian violations of Allied airspace, acts of sabotage, and the increasing use of multi-domain hybrid attacks. Despite these provocations, the E5 asserts that such actions have not undermined the unity and cohesion of the member nations.
