EESRI.org

East European Security Research Initiative is a discussion & analytical international platform aimed at strengthening #security in the Eastern #Europe

[EU Institute for Security Studies @EU_ISS]

The EU Cybersecurity Reserve is now open to Ukraine, a recognition that Europe’s cyber threat environment is already interconnected. Deeper cooperation with enlargement partners cannot wait until accession, argue @ClotildeBomont & @BojanaZori2. https://t.co/ZTbkJtX1bI

[POLITICOEurope @POLITICOEurope]

NATO is moving to disrupt Russia's hybrid attacks before they land by bringing in private companies and military assets to counter everything from sabotage to drone incursions, a key strategist at the alliance told us.
https://t.co/G4nXZ2nCYE

[MilitarUa @MilitarUa_]

🛡️ NATO ALLIES PREPARE TO DEFEND THE SUWALKI CORRIDOR

Lithuanian, Polish, and French troops will conduct the international Gallant Boar 2026 exercise from June 16 to 26 near the strategically critical Suwalki Corridor.

Soldiers from Lithuania’s Grand Duke Butigeidis Dragoon Battalion will train with allied forces to conduct joint operations, synchronize command structures, and improve readiness for the rapid defense of the region.

The Suwalki Corridor is a narrow land link connecting Poland with Lithuania and the rest of the Baltic states.

It lies between Russia’s Kaliningrad region and Belarus, making it one of NATO’s most vulnerable and strategically important areas.

The exercise reflects a clear priority for the Alliance: allied units must be able to deploy, coordinate, and fight together from the first hours of a potential crisis.

Residents should expect intensive military traffic along the Klaipėda–Kryžkalnis–Kazlų Rūda–Marijampolė–Suwałki route from the morning of June 13.

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[PISM @PISM_Poland]

Wielka Brytania🇬🇧 z jej rozwiniętym przemysłem obronnym🪖 jawi się jako naturalny partner UE🇪🇺 w jej dążeniach do zwiększenia niezależności od USA🇺🇸 w dziedzinie bezpieczeństwa. Dotychczasowa współpraca wiązała się jednak z nieufnością ze strony niektórych państw członkowskich.
➡️ Prounijna polityka brytyjskiego rządu i niestabilna sytuacja międzynarodowa otwierają możliwość zrewidowania tego stanowiska.
➡️ Przed kolejnym szczytem UE – Wielka Brytania można oczekiwać nowych uzgodnień w dziedzinie współpracy obronnej.
🔹 O wyzwaniach współpracy obronnej między Unią Europejską a Wielką Brytanią pisze Melania Parzonka 📎 https://t.co/Qd21dZiu77

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

Today, the European Union took a major step forward.

All Member States agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova.

At the first Intergovernmental Conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process.

It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions.

This is a recognition of the determination, courage and hard work shown by both countries in advancing reforms, even in the face of immense challenges.

And a signal that the EU’s offer of peace, stability and opportunity is unmatchable.

Enlargement is a strategic choice.

By bringing our nations closer together, we strengthen peace, security and prosperity across our continent.

In a world marked by growing uncertainty, a larger European Union is in our common interest.

Enlargement remains one of the EU’s greatest success stories and our best investment in our shared future.

[PISM @PISM_Poland]

🇦🇲Zaplanowane na 7 czerwca wybory parlamentarne☑️ w Armenii zdecydują o utrzymaniu kursu jej polityki zagranicznej.
➡️ Wygrana Umowy Społecznej premiera Paszyniana będzie sprzyjała kontynuacji zbliżania z Zachodem, dalszego ograniczania uzależnienia od Rosji🇷🇺 i procesu pokojowego z Azerbejdżanem🇦🇿.
➡️ Sondaże przewidują zwycięstwo tej partii, ale kwestią otwartą pozostaje jego skala i opieranie się armeńskiego systemu wyborczego zewnętrznym ingerencjom.
🔹 O przedwyborczej rywalizacji piszą @KolarzStefania i @WojciechWojtas6 📎 https://t.co/Xwom2FHdpC

[NATO Spokesperson @NATOpress]

.@SecGenNATO, @CMC_NATO and the North Atlantic Council visited Kyiv for a historic meeting of the #NATO-#Ukraine Council - the first to take place in Ukraine 🇺🇦

A strong message of the enduring bond between NATO and Ukraine 🤝

➡️ https://t.co/6lYlWTbPgr

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

I spoke with @NikolPashinyan about Russia’s recent restrictions targeting Armenia.

This is nothing short of economic coercion, and it is unacceptable.

Europe stands firmly with Armenia. We are preparing a support package.

Read-out ↓
https://t.co/T2GbWCphwV

[Kęstutis Vaškelevičius @VaskeleviciusK]

🇱🇹🇺🇦 MoDs will implement a joint defence innovation programme #BRAVELithuania that will support:

-start-ups
-research in cutting-edge technologies

Partnerships like this enhances the security of Euro-Atlantic area.

[Lithuanian MOD 🇱���� @Lithuanian_MoD]

Vilnius is hosting NATO-Ukraine Defence Innovators Forum, bringing together over 400 participants from across NATO & Ukraine to advance defence innovation, strengthen cooperation & accelerate the adoption of battlefield-proven technologies. Building the future of allied security.

[Alexander Stubb @alexstubb]

Presidentti @GitanasNauseda vahvisti tänään Liettuan aikeen hankkia yhteensä 936 Patrian panssaroitua ajoneuvoa.

Erinomainen valinta ja loistava esimerkki kaikkia hyödyttävästä puolustusteollisesta yhteistyöstä.

Patrian ajoneuvot ovat suomalaisen teknologian ja osaamisen tuloksia. Laatua, jolle on kysyntää ympäri maailmaa. Ajoneuvoja on käytössä jo Suomessa, Ruotsissa, Latviassa, Tanskassa, Saksassa ja Ukrainassa.

Liettuan ratkaisu kuvastaa myös monikansallisen CAVS-kehittämishankkeen vahvuutta ja potentiaalia. Suorituskykyä rakennetaan yhteistyöllä.

[Poland MOD 🇵🇱 @Poland_MOD]

The arrival of F-35s in Poland is a marvelous moment that actually changes the operational capabilities of the whole Polish military. For many years, specialists, soldiers, and the entire administration have worked for this day to be possible.

[EESRI.org @EESRIorg]

Majority of Europeans surveyed support higher defence spending and EU to have its own army, - @HarrisXdata at #Globsec2026 @GLOBSEC https://t.co/oEPMJQXttH

[Anna Wieslander @AnnwieAnna]

The Baltic states request to transform NATO air policing to an air defence mission and enhance the current Allied presence in their countries with counter-drone capabilities.

[EESRI.org @EESRIorg]

Moldova succeeded in resisting Russian interference in the elections because we had the support of the whole of society and the state, and because we had stronger, reformed institutions, - @sandumaiamd at #Globsec2026 @GLOBSEC

[EESRI.org @EESRIorg]

Resilience to hybrid threats depends on every citizen, - Teija Tiilikainen, @HybridCoE at #Globsec2026 @GLOBSEC

[Latvian MFA 🇱🇻 | #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 @Latvian_MFA]

Grateful for strong bipartisan support for Latvia and the Baltic states at the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing on NATO’s Eastern Flank.

Latvia is committed to leading by example — with 5% defence spending enshrined in law, strong support for Ukraine 🇺🇦, and priority investment in host nation support, including training and innovation testing ranges for joint exercises with our NATO allies. The Latvia-U.S. defence-technological partnership is growing in drone and counter-drone solutions, 5G/6G, and cybersecurity.

The continued U.S. presence and engagement in our region remain essential for Euro-Atlantic collective security and deterrence. 🇱🇻🇺🇸

@USEmbassyRiga | @StateDep

[Andrius Kubilius @KubiliusA]

Marco Rubio: Ukrainian armed forces - the strongest in Europe! 

Logical conclusion: let’s have Ukraine in NATO - it will make NATO much stronger!!!

Or at least let’s build European Defence Union with 🇺🇦 at its center - it will make Europe much stronger!
https://t.co/BLjYEYwr3l

[Lithuanian MOD 🇱🇹 @Lithuanian_MoD]

The US needs allies that step up. Lithuania is leading NATO in defence spending, strengthening NATO’s frontline, improving conditions for US troops & buying US equipment. We are ready to further contribute to global security alongside the US. We take collective defence seriously.

[GLOBSEC @GLOBSEC]

🇵🇱 By almost every metric, Poland dominates NATO's Eastern Flank.

Our Annual Battle Readiness Report 2026 raises a critical question: as Poland leads, who keeps up?

📄 Full report: https://t.co/VHaeG4BzBY

#Poland #Polska #NATO #BattleReadiness #EasternFlank #EuropeanDefence