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Red Sea: Council extends the mandate of Operation ASPIDES to safeguard freedom of navigation

Council of the EU — Press releases EU Published: 2026-02-23 10:48:00

The Council extended EUNAVFOR ASPIDES until February 2027 to protect freedom of navigation and maritime security in response to the Red Sea crisis.

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