Five EU countries will issue joint military bonds to counter Russia's "imperial ambitions."

Five EU countries – Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and Poland – have endorsed a proposal for the issuance of joint military bonds aimed at bolstering the bloc's defense industry. The decision was made on Tuesday, November 19, during a meeting in Warsaw.

This was reported by Euronews.

At a joint press conference, Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski stated that this decision would help "Europe resolutely counter the imperial ambitions of Russia."

According to him, Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, which entails a more balanced distribution of burden among NATO members.

"Putin's Russia will remain one of the most serious threats to security not only for Europe but also for the global order. Its goal continues to be the constant dismantling of the European security architecture," Sikorski emphasized.

During the meeting, the foreign ministers of the largest EU countries also discussed enhancing military support for Ukraine, as well as strengthening ties with the United States under the new president – Donald Trump, who has repeatedly stated that he expects greater efforts from Europe for its defense.

The decision by the "five" EU countries came against the backdrop of Vladimir Putin signing an updated nuclear doctrine, which implies that an attack on Russia by a country supported by a state possessing nuclear weapons will be regarded as a joint attack.

The announcement of Putin's new nuclear doctrine followed President Joe Biden's decision to allow Ukraine to strike targets on Russian territory using American long-range missiles.

The Kremlin warned that such a move by President Joe Biden would lead to a "radical change in the nature and character of the conflict."

Background. Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced an extraordinary summit of Northern and Baltic countries to discuss assistance to Ukraine. The event is expected to produce a unified position regarding support for Ukraine and collective security, he emphasized.