"Veterans Security"

#13350084

21 February 2026

Catherine Vautrin, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, attends a press conference following a meeting with defense ministers in the E5 format at the Collegium Medicum in Krakow, Poland, on February 20, 2026. The Polish Deputy Prime Minister meets with the defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and--in the form of a VTC--Ukraine. The meeting focuses on European unity in the context of defense and security, as well as shared responsibility for this. This is the 7th meeting in this format since 2024.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13350085

21 February 2026

Catherine Vautrin, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, attends a press conference following a meeting with defense ministers in the E5 format at the Collegium Medicum in Krakow, Poland, on February 20, 2026. The Polish Deputy Prime Minister meets with the defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and--in the form of a VTC--Ukraine. The meeting focuses on European unity in the context of defense and security, as well as shared responsibility for this. This is the 7th meeting in this format since 2024.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13350086

21 February 2026

Catherine Vautrin, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, attends a press conference following a meeting with defense ministers in the E5 format at the Collegium Medicum in Krakow, Poland, on February 20, 2026. The Polish Deputy Prime Minister meets with the defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and--in the form of a VTC--Ukraine. The meeting focuses on European unity in the context of defense and security, as well as shared responsibility for this. This is the 7th meeting in this format since 2024.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13350087

21 February 2026

Catherine Vautrin, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, attends a press conference following a meeting with defense ministers in the E5 format at the Collegium Medicum in Krakow, Poland, on February 20, 2026. The Polish Deputy Prime Minister meets with the defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and--in the form of a VTC--Ukraine. The meeting focuses on European unity in the context of defense and security, as well as shared responsibility for this. This is the 7th meeting in this format since 2024.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13350093

21 February 2026

In Krakow, Poland, on February 20, 2026, Catherine Vautrin, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, and Boris Pistorius, German Defence Minister, hold a press conference following a meeting with defense ministers in the E5 format at the Collegium Medicum. The Polish Deputy Prime Minister meets with the defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and--in the form of a VTC--Ukraine. The meeting focuses on European unity in the context of defense and security, as well as shared responsibility for this. This is the 7th meeting in this format since 2024.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13350158

21 February 2026

In Krakow, Poland, on February 20, 2026, Isabella Rauti, Italy's Deputy Defence Minister, Catherine Vautrin, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs, Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, Boris Pistorius, German Defence Minister, and Luke Pollard, Britain's Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry, sign the agreement following a meeting with defense ministers in the E5 format at the Collegium Medicum. The Polish Deputy Prime Minister meets with the defense ministers of France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and--in the form of a VTC--Ukraine. The meeting focuses on European unity in the context of defense and security, as well as shared responsibility for this. This is the 7th meeting in this format since 2024.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13349628

20 February 2026

(L-R) High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Undersecretary of State for Defense of the Republic of Italy Isabella Rauti, Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans of France Catherine Vautrin, Minister of National Defence of Poland Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Boris Pistorius Minister of Defence of Germany, Minister for Defence Procurement of United Kingdom Luke Pollard, and Deputy Secretary General of NATO Radmila Shekerinska attend the press conference after E5 countries Ministers of Defence summit in Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland on February 20, 2026.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13349221

20 February 2026

KRAKOW, POLAND – FEBRUARY 20: Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans of France Catherine Vautrin, Polish Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz and Minister of Defence of Germany Boris Pistorius, are seen during a press conference concluding the E5 defence ministers meeting in Krakow, Poland, on February 20, 2026.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13349233

20 February 2026

KRAKOW, POLAND – FEBRUARY 20: Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans of France Catherine Vautrin speaks during a press conference concluding the E5 defence ministers meeting in Krakow, Poland, on February 20, 2026.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13348672

20 February 2026

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Italy's Defence Isabella Rauti, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, Britain's Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard and NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska attend press conference during European Group of Five (E5) Defence Ministers' meeting at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland on February 20th, 2026. The E5, which includes defense ministers from Poland, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, serves as a high-level forum to bolster European defense capabilities, coordinate actions on Russia's aggression, and ensure strong support for Ukraine, supplementing NATO and EU relations.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13348663

20 February 2026

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Italy's Deputy Defence Minister Isabella Rauti, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, Britain's Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard and NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska pose for a family photo during European Group of Five (E5) Defence Ministers' meeting at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland on February 20th, 2026. The E5, which includes defense ministers from Poland, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, serves as a high-level forum to bolster European defense capabilities, coordinate actions on Russia's aggression, and ensure strong support for Ukraine, supplementing NATO and EU relations.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13347989

20 February 2026

High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, the Member of the Senate of the Republic of Italy, Isabella Rauti,   Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans of France Catherine Vautrin, Minister of National Defence of Poland Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Boris Pistorius Minister of Defence of Germany,  Minister for Defence Procurement of United Kingdom Luke Pollard, Deputy Secretary General of NATO Radmila Shekerinska attend E5 countries Ministers of Defence summit in Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland on February 20, 2026.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13347990

20 February 2026

(L-R) High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, the Member of the Senate of the Republic of Italy, Isabella Rauti,   Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans of France Catherine Vautrin, Minister of National Defence of Poland Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Boris Pistorius Minister of Defence of Germany,  Minister for Defence Procurement of United Kingdom Luke Pollard, Deputy Secretary General of NATO Radmila Shekerinska attend E5 countries Ministers of Defence summit in Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland on February 20, 2026.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13348004

20 February 2026

(L-R) High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy,Kaja Kallas, the Member of the Senate of the Republic of Italy, Isabella Rauti,   Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans of France Catherine Vautrin, Minister of National Defence of Poland Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, Boris Pistorius Minister of Defence of Germany,  Minister for Defence Procurement of United Kingdom Luke Pollard, Deputy Secretary General of NATO Radmila Shekerinska attend E5 countries Ministers of Defence summit in Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland on February 20, 2026.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13347613

20 February 2026

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Italy's Defence Isabella Rauti, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, Britain's Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard and NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska pose for a family photo during European Group of Five (E5) Defence Ministers' meeting at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland on February 20th, 2026. The E5, which includes defense ministers from Poland, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, serves as a high-level forum to bolster European defense capabilities, coordinate actions on Russia's aggression, and ensure strong support for Ukraine, supplementing NATO and EU relations.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.

#13347617

20 February 2026

European Union High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas, Italy's Defence Isabella Rauti, France's Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Catherine Vautrin, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, Britain's Minister of State for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard and NATO Deputy Secretary General Radmila Sekerinska pose for a family photo during European Group of Five (E5) Defence Ministers' meeting at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland on February 20th, 2026. The E5, which includes defense ministers from Poland, France, Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom, serves as a high-level forum to bolster European defense capabilities, coordinate actions on Russia's aggression, and ensure strong support for Ukraine, supplementing NATO and EU relations.

Restricted to Editorial Use Only.
Commercial use is not permitted without prior authorization.
Please contact us for more information.