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@mariamartisiute.bsky.social
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Analyst at European Policy Centre (EPC) Brussels; Career Advisor #YPFP; ex #NATO, #EU, #OxfordUni, #KentUni, #UAM, #VilniusLyceum-IB

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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
#Greenland & #Arctic must be a strategic priority. Trump’s threats will not disappear, but #Greenland & #Denmark, with #Nordic, #Arctic & #BalticSea allies, as well as #NATO & the #EU, can raise the stakes by acting together. Take a peek at 6 recommendations www.epc.eu/publication/...
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
I am humbled & grateful that #Stockholm Free World Forum (Frivärld) published my talking points on the #Nordic & #Baltic Sea security which I delivered at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Nordic Countries Security Conference held in Stockholm early November 2025. frivarld.se/sakerhetsrad...
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Russia’s Undeclared War on the Northern Front
Northern Europe has long been confronted with a major war in our region; Russia has committed multiple acts of aggression in and around our territory: Ukraine, cyberattacks, infrastructure attacks, GP...
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 15/10/2025
Thrilled to feature next to Prof David Betz, #WarStudies, King’s College London I explain why in crises & war, #civil preparedness is as important as #military readiness #Skills, revival of #military careers, public #conversation abt risks & morale are essential www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jTq...
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Europe is preparing for war. Are you?
YouTube video by Brussels Signal
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
My latest on Russian aerial incursions in the Baltic and why NATO & EU should take composed but forceful action, www.epc.eu/publication/...
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Russia’s aerial incursions in the Baltic: A rehearsal for war
The instantaneous reversal of the US position on Ukraine ceasefire and sanctions – central demands of Europe and the raison d'être of the Alaska summit – convinced Putin that he has more leverage over US President Donald Trump than Europe does. The joint ZAPAD-2025 military exercises with Belarus, although reduced in scope, battle-tested Russian warfighting readiness against NATO’s eastern flank. The use of drones and nuclear-capable Oreshnik missiles, scheduled for deployment to Belarus later this year, confirmed for Russia that it could expand its military presence on NATO’s borders and fight its war in Ukraine at the same time.
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
At last! #Poland shoots down #Russian drones violating #NATO’s airspace. There is no need to wait until #NATO is given a bloody nose. www.epc.eu/publication/...
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NATO’s warfighting posture must hold Russia at risk
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
Grateful to join @lrt.bsky.social & discuss #US cut of military aid to #Lithuania, changing #US global force posture, how this plays in the hands of #Russia, & what can be done abt it. I made clear that #Lithuania must brace itself & prepare for the worst, incl. reduction of US troops in #Europe
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
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NATO’s warfighting posture must hold Russia at risk
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 04/04/2025
Europe didn’t see that war in UKR is Europe’s war, & relied on US US didn’t see that war in UKR is US war, & relied on RUS deescalation Europe & US didn’t want military victory against RUS, only the sustainment of UKR Now Europeans are preparing for a bigger war with RUS & a trade war with US
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 20/03/2025
As #EU leaders meet at the #EuropeanCouncil 20-21/03, I share insights with @deutschewelle.bsky.social abt EU #rearmament, #defence partnerships including with the #UK, & #collaborative procurement, 3:33 m.youtube.com/watch?v=7q8Q...
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European leaders debate how to boost military expenditures | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 09/03/2025
A must-watch on #EC thinking abt #EU #defence in lockstep with #NATO As first 800bn takes up, so should the forthcoming defence surges of 1.5T Important if #Ukraine was part of it, with #sky of #Ukraine as priority, alongside #EU #civil #defence & #preparedness www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...
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EU’s Kubilius Says Defense Spending Needs Rapid Increase
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
Thank you Ofer Laszewicki from Artículo 14 in #Spain for your interest in #Ukraine & for choosing me as the voice for the #defence of #Europe Women play meaningful roles in matters of war, peace & defence. Way to go!  #PeriodismoPorLaIgualdad
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“Putin no parará en Ucrania. Seguirá en Rumania, Polonia y los estados bálticos"
“Los ucranianos son los líderes del mundo libre”, afirma Maria Martisiute en una entrevista a Artículo14. La experta en Defensa considera que la UE se ha movilizado tarde para aumentar el gasto en def...
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
As a European citizen & taxpayer, I welcome the first European defence surge of 800bn + I also hold that it is only JUST & FAIR that Russian state & citizens pay for the consequences of the war 190bn frozen assets must go to #Ukraine
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Thrilled to speak to the @nytimes.com abt the @ec.europa.eu proposal for #ReArmEuropePlan
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Von Der Leyen Unveils Sweeping Plan to Boost E.U. Military Spending.
The European Commission’s president unveiled a sweeping plan to help Ukraine and boost defense spending, but it won’t be easy.
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
As the #European & #NATO leaders gather in #London for the #UkraineSummit, I connect with #DW from beautiful #Jönköping in #Sweden to highlight that Europe+Ukraine have agency & must create leverage in its bargain with #Trump & #Putin
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Britain hosts summit to end war in Ukraine - Zelenskyy demands security guarantees | DW News
Britain is preparing to host European leaders at a summit aimed at finding a common position on ending Russia's war against Ukraine. Ahead of the meeting, Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Downing Street - and pledged nearly three billion dollars to buy military equipment. Amid Trump's threat to cut US support, European leaders are reaffirming their support for Ukraine as they navigate a new transatlantic era. Chapters: 00:00 Britain to host summit on ending Ukraine war 03:05 Maria Martisiute​​​, Policy Analyst at the European Policy Centre 08:51 Mikhail Alexseeev, Professor of political science at San Diego State University 12:56 Sergei Satanovskii, DW Correspondent For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
I speak to #AFP / #FRANCE24 about #Europe's leverage & #Trump "Trump is bargaining big time. The Europeans should identify areas which the US must complement & also present them as conditional, for example on security guarantees if there are bilateral European troops, there must also be US troops"
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
Peek at this 2025 Outlook Paper which features an outstanding compilation of publications on Europe in the world in 2025 I was thrilled to contribute with a piece on #UK-#EU relations on #defence & #research & #innovation, & co-author another one on the #BalticSeaRegion epc.eu/en/Publicati...
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Europe in the World in 2025: Navigating a perilous world with realism
Europe in the World in 2025: Navigating a perilous world with realism and ambition
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
It was a pleasure to share insights with @deutschewelle.bsky.social Newsdesk on what Europe needs to do to build a strong defense. Grateful to anchor Biresh Banerjee & all the viewers who called in with excellent questions from home m.youtube.com/watch?v=KMva...
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What will it take for Europe to defend itself? | DW News Desk
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Ukraine’s military victory against Russia is the best security guarantee for Ukraine & Europe as a whole
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
Thrilled to put this timely EPC event together & invite you to join me in welcoming EP President Roberta Metsola to discuss: ·      Current & future trends of European defence & security ·      How defence fits into EP priorities ·      Transatlantic realities & NATO www.epc.eu/en/events/EP...
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EPC Thought Leadership Forum with Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
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Maria Martisiute on LinkedIn: #fight #europe #ukraine #europe #ukraine #easterneurope #west #eu #nato…
The #fight goes on. After a week of cold shower and rage, #Europe seems to be coming to senses about the defence of #Ukraine & #Europe. Over the past years…
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
This crucial week for Europe with #RamsteinGroup, #NATO defence ministerial & #MunichSecurityConference, I share insights with #Finnish national broadcaster Yle about what we may expect from #Trump, #NATO #defence spending, #Ukraine, & #NATO-#EU relations yle.fi/a/7-10072424
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Natoländer kan tvingas höja skatter eller skära i välfärden för att bekosta försvaret
Donald Trump är mer kompromisslös än tidigare. Det tvingar Europa att axla ett större ansvar för det egna försvaret, säger analytikern Maria Martisiute.
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
It was a pleasure to talk to #LeFigaro about how #Russian infiltration & interference in the #EU #institutions is a systemic threat, and what to do about it A link, with paywall: www.lefigaro.fr/internationa...
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Comment les réseaux russes infiltrent les institutions européennes
DÉCRYPTAGE - Aligné sur les positions de Moscou, Viktor Orban espère des renforts à la table des Vingt-Sept tandis que les prorusses s’organisent au Parlement de Strasbourg.
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
Grateful & honoured to come across my #EPC commentary on “Russia’s war against #Ukraine: lessons on #human #security” referenced in #NATO Academic publication 2024 on “Alliances and Partnerships in a Complex and Challenging Security Environment” www.act.nato.int/wp-content/u...
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 04/02/2025
I tell a leading newspaper of South Korea that "Trump may divide #Europe by holding #defense spending in one hand and #tariffs in the other" m.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/A2...
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[인터뷰] "트럼프, 한 손엔 방위비·다른 손엔 관세 쥐고 유럽 갈라 칠 수도" | 한국일보
도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령의 귀환이 유럽에는 달가울 리 없다. '미국우선주의'를 앞세워 기존 국제질서를 깨뜨리는 과정은 유럽, 특히 '미국의 우방' 서유럽 국가들에도 불안정과 파장을 야기할 수밖에 없다. 지난해 대선 전 트럼프 대통령은 유럽연합(EU) 회원국이 대부분인 북대서양조약기구(NATO·나토) 가입국을 향해 &#0...
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Thrilled that my piece on #civilpreparedness made it to #Richmond, #Virginia, #US International Policy Digest intpolicydigest.org/a-right-to-r... #NATO #EU #Ukraine #totaldefence #comprehensivesecurity
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A Right to Readiness: Civil Preparedness in an Era of Crisis
Europeans are woefully unprepared should tensions escalate into a war with Vladimir Putin's Russia.
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Angela Skujins @angelaskujins.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
European Policy Centre defence analyst @mariamartisiute.bsky.social explains why the EU could follow the Finnish preparedness model — and, of course, spend bucket loads more on defence. For @tvpworld.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6VX...
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Bolstering military spending and preparedness: Paranoia or pragmatism? | Maria Martisiute
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
It is everyone’s right to know how to prepare for & survive crisis & war when the unthinkable happens. As “security is the foundation of everything,” according to the high-level EU report by the former Finnish President #Niinistö, then civil preparedness is the foundation of every citizen’s rights
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Civil preparedness is a right
Civil preparedness is a right
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mariamartisiute.bsky.social @mariamartisiute.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
I tell Euronews that it is a near certainty that NATO #military #defence spending will rise. It will be a mixed picture overall but some Allies may reach 5% target in the years to come #Civil #defence must be considered too. We must talk civil-military defence expenditure as #comprehensivesecurity
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NATO's defence needs more than 3% GDP target, says Rutte
The 32 NATO allies will likely decide to increase the defence spending benchmark from the current 2% of GDP during a summit in The Hague in June. #EuropeNews
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