The European Union aims to send ships to the Red Sea by February 17 to protect cargo ships from Houthi attacks, AP News reports. According to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell, seven EU countries are ready to help with ships or planes, while Belgium and Germany have already promised to send frigates. Borrell emphasizes that the EU mission is only for protecting ships and stopping attacks, not for fighting against the rebels. “This is the purpose: protection of the ships. Intercepting of the attacks against the ships. Not participating in any kinds of …