Drones, Patriots and cash for Ukraine in the spotlight as EU ministers gather in Ireland

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European Union defense ministers are meeting in Ireland to discuss the security and defense threats related to the ongoing conflict near Europe’s eastern border, including support for Ukraine through military aid like drones and missile defense systems.

Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn delivering your Tuesday newsletter from Brussels. We start today by crossing over to quaint County Wicklow on Ireland’s east coast – an unusual backdrop for talks on the security and defence threats spilling beyond Europe’s eastern flank.