DefenseEnergy Policy

EU Accelerates Anti-Drone Defense System by 2027 Amid Russian Aggression Concerns

The European Union is fast-tracking development of an anti-drone defense system to counter potential Russian aggression, with deployment targeted for 2027. This comes as US President Donald Trump engages in diplomatic talks with both Russian and Ukrainian leaders while European officials warn that security threats will persist beyond the Ukraine conflict.

EU Accelerates Defense Timeline Amid Security Concerns

The European Union has established an ambitious 2027 target for deploying a comprehensive anti-drone defense system, according to reports from Brussels. This accelerated timeline comes as several EU nations have faced airspace incursions attributed to Russia, with security analysts suggesting the bloc is responding to growing concerns about continued Russian aggression even after the Ukraine conflict concludes.

EnergyEnergy Policy

Hungary Defends Russian Energy Ties at Moscow Forum Amid EU Pressure

Hungary’s foreign minister has reinforced Budapest’s commitment to Russian energy supplies during a high-profile conference in Moscow. The stance comes as European Union allies continue pushing for reduced dependence on Russian energy sources following the invasion of Ukraine.

Hungary Reaffirms Russian Energy Partnership

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto has strongly defended his country’s ongoing energy relationship with Russia during the Russian Energy Week forum in Moscow, according to reports from Reuters. The minister stated that Hungary would suffer significantly if cut off from Russian energy supplies and emphasized that Budapest would not yield to external pressure regarding its energy decisions.