# EU ministers discuss growing Russian security challenge at Ireland summit

https://mins.news/en/video/40957

- DW News, 2026-09-01 20:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SrCXlZxh3Y

> EU defense ministers meeting in Ireland said Europe needs to do more to counter growing Russian hybrid threats. The talks follow Germany’s accusation that Russia was behind a suspected drone incident at Leipzig Airport and also address Europe’s vulnerabilities and support for Ukraine.

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