EU Infrastructure Can’t Handle War With Russia, Minister Says
- The European Union has been warned that its transportation infrastructure is not ready for rapid troop deployment if Russia goes to war, according to EU Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas.
- Tzitzikostas proposed allocating $20 million from next year's budget to improve the EU's transportation infrastructure for military readiness, which includes plans for 500 infrastructure projects across four military corridors.
- Donald Tusk warned that Russia might be ready for a confrontation by 2027, echoing concerns about Moscow's military threat to Europe.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that unchecked Russian aggression might extend into NATO territory, stressing the need for military preparation.
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European Roads, Bridges, Rail Unfit for War With Russia: EU Transport Chief
Europe’s roads, railways, and bridges are ill-suited for moving tanks, troops, and other military matériel in the event of a land war with Russia, the European Union’s transport chief said in an interview published Tuesday. European Commissioner for Transport and Tourism Apostolos Tzitzikostas told the Financial Times that urgent upgrades are needed to the continent’s infrastructure to enable the movement of armed forces eastward. He said that u…
"Bridges and roads The EU will not withstand Russia's attack!" — European Commissioner: EADaily
EADaily, July 29th, 2025. Roads and railways, as well as bridges in the countries of the European Union, are not ready to withstand a potential Russian invasion. This "all-propagandist" opinion was expressed by the European Commissioner for Transport Apostolos Dzidzikostas.
Europe's roads, bridges and roads are not ready for the rapid transfer of tanks, troops and military equipment in the event of war with Russia, warned the European Commissioner for Transport in an agreed financial interview...
Europe's roads, bridges and railways are not suitable for the rapid transport of tanks, troops and military supplies across the continent in the event of war with Russia, European Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas has warned.
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