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- On November 25, 2025, the European Union approved a €1.5 billion defense program with Ukraine via a 457-148 vote, including €300 million for Ukraine Support Instrument.
- EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said Ukraine’s defense innovations bolster Europe’s security and urged states to buy equipment from within the bloc to strengthen autonomy.
- The European Commission plans a long-term defense budget increase to €131 billion to bolster the EU’s power and independence.
