The eight EU countries issued a joint statement in Finland saying that the Eastern European Line of Defense has a great responsibility and must be defended with a sense of urgency, leadership and firm determination. Addressing demand requires combining national efforts with multinational capabilities, the statement said.

The eight EU countries issued a joint statement in Finland saying that the Eastern European Line of Defense has a great responsibility and must be defended with a sense of urgency, leadership and firm determination. Addressing demand requires combining national efforts with multinational capabilities, the statement said.