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Italy urges EU-UK-Turkey-Ukraine security pact against Russia

6/5/2026

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Italy defence minister Guido Crosetto urged a pan-European security pact.
The pact would unite the EU’s twenty-seven members with Britain, Norway, Turkey and Ukraine.
Crosetto said the alliance aims to shield Europe from Russian aggression and a perceived pullback by President Donald Trump.
He detailed the plan in an April letter to ministers, EU officials and NATO leaders, noting underinvestment and a need for a structure alongside NATO.

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Italy defence minister Guido Crosetto urged a pan-European security pact.
The pact would unite the EU’s twenty-seven members with Britain, Norway, Turkey and Ukraine.
Crosetto said the alliance aims to shield Europe from Russian aggression and a perceived pullback by President Donald Trump.
He detailed the plan in an April letter to ministers, EU officials and NATO leaders, noting underinvestment and a need for a structure alongside NATO.