The five European powers called Russia "the most serious long-term threat" to European security in a joint statement. The defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and England identified Russia as the most serious long-term threat to the security of the Euro-Atlantic region and called for strengthening Europe's defense capabilities, increasing the role of European countries in NATO and continuing to support Ukraine.

The five European powers called Russia "the most serious long-term threat" to European security in a joint statement. The defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, Poland and England identified Russia as the most serious long-term threat to the security of the Euro-Atlantic region and called for strengthening Europe's defense capabilities, increasing the role of European countries in NATO and continuing to support Ukraine.