The EU is subject to aggression from Russia.
These words can be a surprise, not only to the EU itself. Finally, there are no tanks on the streets of European cities, they are not surrounded by trenches, and alarm sirens do not inform against approaching ballistic missiles or drones. This is life here, in Ukraine.
However, I am convinced that Russia has already started a war against the EU.
This is simply a multidimensional war, which the Kremlin has perfected in Ukraine for decades. Russian president Vladimir Putin's government cracks in a European home, and erstwhile he finds it, he pours boiling water or tries to undermine it with a crowbar.
According to the president of France Emmanuel Macron Russia began its actions in Ukraine a fresh kind of hybrid planet warusing information, energy and food as military instruments. But not just that.
When Russian ships destruct anchors Internet cables at the bottom of the Baltic Sea close Finland, it is besides an act of Russian aggression. erstwhile maneuvering missiles enter the airspace of Poland or Romania, it is an act of Russian aggression. erstwhile drones orbit Ramstein Air Base in Germany, it's an act of Russian aggression. Migratory force on the borders of Lithuania and Poland, demarcation of the border with Estonia, direct support for separatistism and extremist politics, cyber attacks and information, all of which constitute acts of multidimensional Russian aggression against the EU and its associate States.
Russia storms the order so far
The nonsubjective is rather clear: Russia is trying to make panic, make chaos and make citizens uncertainty their government's ability to protect. It is virtually a demolition of the existing order. This is what Russia is trying to accomplish — including through supporting extremist political forces in the EU.
The block is no longer just facing fresh safety challenges. He's standing right in front of them. But there is simply a country that has not only faced various Russian aggressions and, most importantly, knows how to counter them.
This country is Ukraine. Therefore, Ukraine's accession to the EU is not only a moral duty, but a strategical step which is essential for the block itself. This is simply a step that would militarily strengthen the east flank and increase the geopolitical importance of the EU in the world.
The EU needs Ukraine to defend itself.
I'll be completely honest. Nobody understands war better than Ukrainians. all day we experience it, die, lose loved ones, number losses. But we besides become stronger, more resourceful and better adapted to the difficulties of wartime life.
Circle of the European Army
No another country in the European community has specified modern military experience. It was the Ukrainians who made the impossible, building almost from scratch the production infrastructure drones — “the fresh artillery of the 21st century”. While no more than 5,000 drones were produced in Ukraine in 2022, more than 1 million FPV drones were sent to the front line alone in late 2024.
It was besides the Ukrainians who demonstrated how NATO standards are implemented in practice. This is rather a unique achievement, given that Ukraine is not yet a associate of the North Atlantic Alliance.
Of course, we appreciate the contribution of our allies and — I promised to be honest — Ukraine would not be able to fight Russia alone for 3 years. We have more willpower and desire to defend our country than resources to do so.
This combines EU financial capacity with military experience Ukraine is the key to further cooperation.
By joining the EU, Ukraine and its armed forces can become the backbone of the united European army, which has been spoken of on the continent for decades. Finally, as the Italian Prime Minister stated Giorgia Meloni, a threat to European security, from Russia or from another sources, will not halt after the end of the war in Ukraine — and the EU must be prepared for that.
Wolfgang Schwan / AFPMilitary activities in Ukraine
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Armed in battles Ukrainian troops can become An alternate to the American Army, which presently has more than 65,000 soldiers in the EU and its largest troops are stationed in Germany, Italy and Spain. In addition to applicable importance, this decision can strengthen relations with the US, as Washington is increasingly questioning the request to station its troops abroad.
Therefore, by agreeing to the accession of Ukraine, EU countries would not only grow their own borders. They would gain reliable defenders with quite a few military experience, ready to be the first to take a hit not only from Russia, but besides another possible military and political groups at the east borders of Europe.
We are not a country that begs to join the EU for public funds, preferences or benefits. We are a country that knows its worth and is honest with its allies. We are a country that can become the foundation of the defence of the full of Europe — we already are.
Consider besides these factors:
Ukrainian subsoil contains 22 of 30 mineral listed as critical to the EU. Ukraine ranks first in Europe in terms of uranium ore reserves, so that it can meet its own energy needs and besides export uranium — especially as the request for atomic energy in Europe is increasing.
Not just the army.
Ukraine besides has the largest reserves of lithium in Europe, and its usage in the planet is expanding steadily. While 460 000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate were consumed in 2021, global request is projected to scope 6 million metric tonnes by 2030. We are ready to make joint ventures in this area, which would undoubtedly lead to a strategical advantage for the EU.
Moreover, Ukraine is in the top 10 countries with confirmed titanium ore resources, and only 10% of them are presently being developed. We could replace Russian titanium in the European market, contributing to the improvement of both the EU civilian manufacture and advanced military technologies. Not to mention that unlike the Russian partnership, which is rooted in blackmail and fraud, we can be counted on.
The reconstruction task of Ukraine, which was launched immediately after we were attacked by Russia, could become the main growth origin of the full European economy and block consolidation. We are talking about hundreds of billions of dollars in which European companies can be involved, as well as creating production and jobs both here and in block countries. Anyone who sees their prospects would like to participate.
The EU is our conscious choice, not our temporary whim. With a weapon in our hand, we prove the sincerity of our intentions.
