Mark Rutte emphasized the dual priority of supporting Ukraine and Cyprus as European powers increase their military presence in the Middle East.France, Italy, and Greece are deploying naval assets to the eastern Mediterranean following drone attacks on British bases by Iranian forces.Soaring energy prices are destabilizing European governments while right-wing populist parties gain momentum during the ongoing fuel crisis.The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced the
EU to seek emergency measures to secure gas reserves and maintain regional economic stability.