US European Command gathers 48 heads of mission in Stuttgart, Pratipatti also part of the meeting, EUCOM announces

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Express newspaper

07/02/2026 9:08

U.S. European Command hosted its annual Chiefs of Missions conference at the command's headquarters from February 4 to 6 to discuss unified support for U.S. foreign policy and national security efforts in Europe.

The conference brings together leaders from across Europe to discuss and synchronize diplomatic and military efforts across the European front, Gazeta Express reports.

The conference was attended by senior leaders from the command headquarters, component commands, and the U.S. Department of State, including U.S. ambassadors and chargés d'affaires representing American interests in more than 48 European countries.

Among them was the chargé d'affaires of the US Embassy in Kosovo, Anu Pratipatti.

Panel discussions focused on topics such as conventional and hybrid threats to Europe and the American homeland, the War Department's vision for burden-sharing in Europe, the Euro-Atlantic defense industrial base, and next steps for Ukraine, the Command said.

“EUCOM prioritizes three mission areas: defending the U.S. homeland, projecting U.S. combat power, and positioning the Alliance to deter and defend,” said General Alexus G. Grynkewich, commander of U.S. European Command.

"It is essential to enable our European allies to take primary responsibility for defense on the European continent. Strong allies that provide strong combat power are what allow the United States to focus on global challenges."

The knowledge gathered during this event will be applied alongside allies and partners in Europe, a reflection of the US commitment to addressing shared security concerns.

“The excellent cooperation between the State Department and the War Department has been instrumental in carrying out our duties,” said Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. ambassador to Greece.

"Our work here in Europe, from advancing energy security to strengthening our defense partnerships, ensures American strength as we face challenges from Russia to China and beyond."

US European Command is responsible for American military operations throughout Europe, parts of Asia and the Middle East, the Arctic and the Atlantic Ocean.

EUCOM consists of more than 65,000 permanent military personnel supported by rotating forces and Department of Defense civilians working closely with NATO allies and partners.