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Cyprus Defence Minister in Brussels for EU Informal Meeting

ByFamagusta Gazette

Feb 11, 2026

Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas is in Brussels to take part in the European Union’s Informal Foreign Affairs Council in its defence ministers’ configuration, which convenes this morning.

The meeting is expected to focus on the EU’s support for Ukraine, including ways to deepen defence cooperation, expand funding options and strengthen the Ukrainian Armed Forces through the European Union Military Assistance Mission in support of Ukraine (EUMAM Ukraine).

Ministers will also hold a broader discussion on security priorities for 2026 and exchange views on how the EU should adapt its security architecture to a rapidly shifting international environment.

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