EU transforming into military bloc, Russia claims

The European Union is clearly evolving into a military-political-economic bloc, actively developing a military identity, according to Dmitry Peskov, spokesperson for the Russian presidency. Peskov commented on reports that the Netherlands is actively preparing for a conflict on NATO's eastern flank.

He emphasized that the EU is investing substantial funds into the militarization of member states' economies, describing this as the current reality in Europe, which Moscow is taking into account. This development comes as Lithuania, a strong ally of Ukraine, is reportedly close to an agreement among party leaders to end the country's ban on nuclear weapons. Lithuania has previously expressed interest in hosting U.S. nuclear weapons as a deterrent against neighboring Russia.

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The European Union is clearly evolving into a military-political-economic bloc, actively developing a military identity.

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda stated that parliamentary leaders do not wish to remain in a "gray zone" within the military alliance, being one of the few countries still prohibiting nuclear weapons. Finland recently lifted a similar ban in June. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, warned that Finland, after lifting its ban on nuclear weapons deployment, would be added to Russia's map of nuclear targets. He sarcastically remarked on social media platform X, "Finland has lifted the ban on the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory. What will change for the Finns? Just one small change: their country is now on the map of Russian nuclear targets. Rejoice, Finns, you have reached the peak of security!"

In related news, NATO leaders are set to meet in Ankara. European nations aim to set aside differences with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran and Greenland, and demonstrate greater responsibility for continental defense as Washington reduces its commitments to the alliance. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte indicated that the upcoming summit will showcase European countries' commitment to increasing defense spending to deter potential Russian aggression, with arms deals worth tens of billions of dollars expected to be signed.

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Finland has lifted the ban on the deployment of nuclear weapons on its territory. What will change for the Finns? Just one small change: their country is now on the map of Russian nuclear targets. Rejoice, Finns, you have reached the peak of security!