Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmagl said that Ukraine’s accession to the European Union will become a strategic security outpost for the countries of the bloc, capable of protecting Europe from threats on its eastern borders. Units of the Armed Forces will be able to become an alternative to the US military presence on the continent. About this informs Political.
“The battle-hardened Ukrainian army can become a real alternative to the US military presence in Europe. Today, more than 65,000 American troops are stationed on the territory of the EU, the largest contingents are stationed in Germany, Italy and Spain.
The presence of the Ukrainian army in the EU, which has real combat experience, would strengthen European autonomy in the field of defense. It would also strengthen the EU’s relationship with the US, which is increasingly raising questions about the feasibility of maintaining its military presence abroad.” Shmyhal noted.
According to him, Ukraine’s accession to the EU will open the possibility for the Armed Forces of Ukraine to become the basis of a joint European army. By accepting Ukraine into its membership, the European Union will not only expand its borders, but also receive a powerful protective shield in the form of the Ukrainian army.
