On 9 October, President Edgars Rinkēvičs met at the Riga Castle with the European Union Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius. The meeting focused on strengthening defence and resilience across Europe in the face of Russia’s ongoing hybrid activities. The parties discussed European Union initiatives and available funding instruments for the security of the eastern border, including the accelerated deployment of drone and counter-drone solutions. “The development of Europe’s defence capabilities and military industry is in the common interest of all Member States. Increasing production capacity and ensuring priority capabilities, including airspace protection, is an urgent task that requires both immediate and long-term…