Speaking in the Cypriot resort town of Ayia Napa, where EU heads of state and government gathered for an informal summit, Tusk said Poland and its allies must prepare for “all scenarios” and show both Washington and Moscow that Europe can defend itself. The meeting comes as Cyprus holds the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU, as part of an 18‑month trio with Poland and Denmark. Europe has been moving to strengthen defense financing, including through initiatives such as the EU’s SAFE defense instrument, which offers long‑term loans to member states to boost joint defense procurement.