EU Defense Chief Arrives in Washington to Push European Security Amid Ukraine War
Published on July 24, 2025
WASHINGTON DC – European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius arrived in the US capital over the weekend for a visit that will last through July 22, aiming to address potential military shortfalls in Europe as the White House shifts its strategic focus to the Indo-Pacific region.
The landmark visit, his first trip to Washington as the EU’s top defense official, comes as the Trump administration is expected to announce a possible reduction in its military presence in Europe later this summer.
European security remains heavily reliant on the US, a reliance increasingly strained by Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.