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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 1d

The EU, Djibouti & Japan conducted a joint naval exercise in the West Indian Ocean - to empower partners & strengthen collective maritime security. 🇪🇺🇩🇯🇯🇵

Representatives from Oman, Somalia, & Yemen also joined as observers & participants.🌊

🔗Read more: eunavfor.eu/news/operati...

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European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · 2d

HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social is currently in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina for the reception of the EUFOR troops at the Butmir NATO Military Base.

Watch here: link.europa.eu/QrCdww

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 2d

The EU stands with Ukraine in the digital frontline. 🇺🇦

On Friday, the EU & Tallinn Mechanism partners met to reaffirm support for Ukraine’s cyber defence & foster public-private partnerships. 🇪🇺

🔗 Joint statement: www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-f...

🇨🇦 🇩🇰 🇪🇪 🇫🇮 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 🇳🇱 🇳🇴 🇵🇱 🇸🇪 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 8d

Cybercrime knows no borders - neither should our action.

The EU signed the UN Convention on Cybercrime to:

🛑Criminalise cybercrime, including online fraud & child sexual exploitation
🤝Strengthen international cooperation
🛡️Safeguard human rights & fundamental freedoms

👇 link.europa.eu/fyxhvxjv

Commission signed UN Convention to step up the fight against cybercrime

The Convention aims to prevent and combat cybercrime and strengthen international cooperation. It ensures that human rights and fundamental freedoms are effectively safeguarded in its application, inc...

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 9d

The Community of Practice on #PeaceMediation event is back! 🇪🇺📢

For the 7th time, officials, mediation experts & practitioners gather to explore the contributions of mediation & dialogue to global peace. 🌍

👉Watch the opening session live: player.clevercast.com?account_id=2...

#EUCoP25

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European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · 11d

On 23 October, the Defence Readiness Roadmap 2030 was presented at the European Council. The roadmap makes proposals for EU Member States to work together to address shortfalls in all priority capability areas and to ensure that we are defence-ready by 2030.

Read more: link.europa.eu/KFJYrb

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 13d

Achieving lasting peace is possible - but not without mediation and dialogue.🌍

The EU Community of Practice on #PeaceMediation event, will discuss challenges, best practices & effective strategies for peace.🇪🇺

👉For more information, visit eupeacemediation.info

#EUCoP25

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 13d

Global cooperation is vital to counter terrorism for international peace and security.

The Global Counterterrorism Forum Coordinating Committee, chaired by 🇪🇺 and 🇪🇬, focused on education for prevention of violent extremism and efforts to support Africa.

➡️ shorturl.at/1Xr6V

EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 14d

HR/VP Kaja Kallas held the first high-level Foreign and Security Policy Dialogue with the UK.

At a time of increased security challenges, the 🇪🇺 & 🇬🇧 are deepening the cooperation on foreign, security and defence policy.

More about the EU-UK partnership👇

link.europa.eu/KvtTfn

Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 14d

Close friends stick together.
And face challenges side by side.

I’m meeting in London Defence Secretary Healey and Foreign Secretary Cooper for the first EU-UK Foreign and Security Policy Dialogue.

We are deepening our cooperation to support Ukraine and address geopolitical threats together.

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 15d

The EU is deepening cooperation with the UN on our joint goal for global security. 🇪🇺🤝🇺🇳

Our renewed Strategic Partnership on Peace and Security includes enhanced field-based & thematic global cooperation.

We work together to address global challenges.

lnkd.in/gbh9sACU

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 17d

🇪🇺 and 🇺🇦 build on strong foundations in #cyber cooperation. We continued to deepen this important partnership this week at the 4th Cyber Dialogue in Kyiv.

Together, we’re building resilience, countering threats & shaping global cyber policy.

More: shorturl.at/dQMbi

Family photo of European Union’s and Ukraine’s representatives participating in the 4th cyber dialogue

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 19d

To achieve 🇪🇺 Defence Readiness by 2030, the EU needs a clear vision of how to step up European Defence. This is what the Roadmap unveiled today by @kajakallas.bsky.social and the European Commission is about.

Now is the time to act together.

Learn more👉 link.europa.eu/KFJYrb

Preserving peace: the defence readiness roadmap 2030
Image of a fighter jet taking off - in background a military base - European Union flag

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 20d

Danger will not disappear even when the war in Ukraine ends.
We need to toughen our defences against Russia.

The Defence Readiness Roadmap outlines our plan to fill capability gaps with clear goals and timelines.

Extract of my press remarks ↓

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 21d

Shadow fleet continues to engage in illegal, unsafe or environmentally perilous activities.

Statement by the Shadow Fleet Task Force, where 🇪🇺 is a member, expressing deep concern for actions of certain states, such as Russia, in global waters.

link.europa.eu/hbF3jx

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Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · 22d

Ukraine’s fight for freedom continues.
And so does our support.

In Kyiv, I was glad to hand over equipment worth €6.5 million to Ukrainian services.

This includes drone jamming systems, minibuses and four-wheel drive vehicles to reach remote and inaccessible locations.

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 23d

Use of chemical weapons is completely unacceptable.

Today, the EU decided to prolong sanctions on 25 persons and 6 entities to counter the proliferation and use of chemical weapons.

link.europa.eu/DJdjkB

Chemical weapons: Council renews restrictive measures for another year

The Council prolonged its sanctions  against the proliferation and use of chemical weapons until 16 October 2026.

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · 23d

October is cybersecurity month!

In our interconnected 🌍, cybersecurity is vital to protect societies, business & citizens.

Through cyber diplomacy, the EU works for an open, free & secure cyberspace - strengthening global resilience.

👉 lnkd.in/eRWHxgUC

#CyberSecMonth

EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · Oct 6

Cyber security starts with dialogue.

🇪🇺 & the Gulf Cooperation Council met for the first ever expert dialogue on global and regional cyber cooperation and security.

To build trust, share ideas and explore joint opportunities for more cyber resilience.

👉 link.europa.eu/FgPwKm

EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · Oct 3

The EU stood by Moldova during the election process:

➡️Activated EU Hybrid Rapid Response Teams
➡️EU's Partnership Mission to Moldova, focused on hybrid threats, advised the authorities

Amid relentless election interference from Russia, the people of Moldova 🇲🇩 chose Europe 🇪🇺

Kaja Kallas @kajakallas.bsky.social · Oct 2

The people of Moldova have spoken.
And the EU has heard them loud and clear.

In Copenhagen, I congratulated President Maia Sandu on her victory and the resilience of her country.

Moldova can count on our support every step towards the EU.

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · Sep 30

On 1 October, EU leaders will meet for an informal European Council in Copenhagen 🇩🇰 to discuss how to strengthen:

🔹Europe’s common defence
🔹support for Ukraine 🇺🇦

Learn more:
link.europa.eu/xrhFhD

Informal meeting of heads of state or government, Copenhagen

EU leaders will discuss how to strengthen Europe's common defence and support for Ukraine.

link.europa.eu

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European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · Sep 24

Following the UN Security Council meeting on September 23, the EU reiterated its solidarity with Ukraine and highlighted the importance of collective action for global peace and security.

Watch HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social press stake out here ⬇️

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · Sep 25

🇪🇺🇻🇳 EU-Vietnam dialogue on security & defence took place amid increasingly complex global security situation.

The dialogue focused on:
➡️ the war of aggression on 🇺🇦
➡️ situation in South China Sea
➡️ further cooperation in the area of peace, security and defence

#EUDefence

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · Sep 18

🇪🇺🇮🇳 Closer EU-India cooperation, including on peace, security and defence, is more important than ever.

The EU is ready to take this partnership further🤝

Read the joint communication: lnkd.in/g4UjaTDe

European External Action Service @eudiplomacy.bsky.social · Sep 17

HR/VP @kajakallas.bsky.social and Commissioner @marossefcovic.bsky.social’s press conference following today’s College meeting, 17 September, announcing the new EU–India Strategic Agenda.

Read the full Joint Communication on the new EU–India Strategic Agenda:
link.europa.eu/f39rXH

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · Sep 12

This week, the EU and India held the 15th dialogue on #counterterrorism

Terrorism is a global threat. To face it, we need strong partnerships at bilateral and global levels.

Constructive, action-oriented discussions with 🇮🇳 reiterated the joint commitment to fight terrorism.

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EU Security & Defence @eusecuritydefence.bsky.social · Sep 11

🇪🇺 & 🇺🇸 held the 13th dialogue on space & space security 🛰️

Discussions on:
➡️space security policies & strategies
➡️threats to shared security interests

Space is vital for our society, economy, security & defence.

EU and US will continue strong cooperation on space security.

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