Strengthening European security capabilities and reinforcing military support to Ukraine are now the priorities of the EU executive branch.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the European Union has provided a significant financial, humanitarian and military assistance, which has more than half of all international assistance to Ukraine. The EU military support reached 49.3 billion euros, with member states other than Hungary, agreed to continue to provide weapons. Some countries, such as France and the United Kingdom, are considering the opportunity to send troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement, although the issue is controversial.
Without an integrated military force, the European Union depends on NATO for its protection, and 23 EU members are part of the coalition. However, US military expenses represent two -thirds of the total security expenses of other NATO countries.
Faced with fears that the US could reduce its involvement, the European Union approved the “resale resurgence” program in March, aimed at mobilizing 800 billion euros by 2030 to protect.
It is expected to take some time to realize European security aspirations, however, many experts argue that supporting Ukraine is important to the security of Europe. The Ukrainian soldiers, such as Arthur, the 38th Brigade, underlined the conflict not only the independence of Ukraine but also the security of Europe as a whole. In the case of a fight, Arthur warns that the paralysis of the conflict will not solve the regional problem, leading to the new Russian regional demands and will endanger Europe’s stability.
Maxim, a Ukrainian civil cooperation officer, shared this view that the provision of Russia’s regional needs could affect Ukraine for new invasions in the country. Many European leaders share the concern that Russian ambitions are beyond Ukraine.
The end of the war will be important to Europe. But is there any word to say to the EU excluded from the current fighting talks of Washington and Moscow?
The best way to the EU, so EU Security Studies Director Steven Evertz continues to support Ukraine and prevents any agreement that can undermine Ukraine’s regional integrity or sovereignty …
Everts also advises the European Union to follow the creation of Ukraine forces in Ukraine and strengthen the Ukraine’s airspace capabilities to oppose the Russian bombing. As for the idea of sending European troops to the ground, it advises not to see it as a peacekeeping task. “We are not neutral in this fight. We are on the side of Ukraine,” says Steven Everts. “We have to consider how we can strengthen the ability to defend Ukraine itself,” he concludes.
