MEP: We must prepare for any military aggression and assess available resources

This view was expressed in an interview with Ukrinform by Eurean Parliament member Andrius Kubilius, who has been nominated for the re of Eurean Commissioner for Defense and Space in the new Eurean Commission.

"Our group, other pitical groups in the Eurean Parliament, and the Eurean Commission — all of us clearly understand that Eure is facing a significant geitical security crisis caused by Russia's aggressive actions and its war of aggression against Ukraine. We must respond. Since the beginning of the war, the Eurean Union has taken significant steps forward, awakening to provide military support to Ukraine. Eure must be ready to protect itself," the Eurean pitician emphasized.

In response to Ukrinform's question about whether he sees war as an inevitable threat in the future, Kubilius noted that his primary responsibility, if appointed as Commissioner for Defense and Space, would be to considate the efforts of EU member states to avert such a threat.

"Peace is inevitable. This aligns with the pitical guidelines for the new Eurean Commission, presented over the summer, when Commission President Ursula von der Leyen went through the approval process in the Eurean Parliament. These pitical directives clearly indicate that defense is one of the highest priorities for the next five years, along with issues of competitiveness," Kubilius said.

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He pointed out that Russia, which launched an unprovoked war against Ukraine, is shifting its economy toward military production. This situation requires considation of efforts and pitical initiative from the Eurean community.

"My job description (as future Commissioner — ed.) begins with the words: 'Eure must be prepared for the most extreme military scenarios.' This means Eure must be ready for any military aggression. This requires a very clear assessment of the resources currently available in the Eurean Union to protect itself and identifying what still needs to be done," stated the candidate for "defense" commissioner.

He recalled the words of Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who recently, at the GLOBSEC conference in Prague, stressed that the EU must thoroughly review its defense picy and readiness.

"When this war began, it was not an easy task for Eure and the EU to respond. There were challenges, for instance, in fulfilling the commitment to deliver one million artillery shells to Ukraine. We've taken certain steps, increased defense production, but more must be done, as similar issues exist in other sectors of the defense industry. That’s why my responsibility and portfio will be largely focused on addressing these problems," said Eurean Parliament member Andrius Kubilius.

As reported by Ukrinform, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that Russia is moving toward a military-based economy and may be able to attack a NATO country in a few years.