Europe must seek security guarantees

Ukrainian military expert Ivan Stupak in the Obozrevatel:

"Following Putin's remarks today, Europe must consider security guarantees for itself

December 2, 2025 

Three big "IFs" from the Russian dictator today: 

1. "If Europe suddenly wants to fight us and starts, we are ready right now." 

2. "If Europe itself decides to start a war with Russia, a situation could quickly arise in which we will have no one to negotiate with." 

3. "If this continues, we will consider the possibility of retaliatory measures against the ships of those countries that are helping Ukraine commit these piracy acts." 

It is at this stage that EU countries should actively offer and consider security guarantees. But not for Ukraine, quite the opposite. Ukraine itself can become the guarantor of security for that beautiful and vibrant Disneyland called the European Union. 

It is currently extremely difficult for the EU to carry out military reforms in its countries, and even more difficult (for political reasons) to increase the size of its own armed forces. 

One option (but not the only one) for such guarantees could be an agreement between Ukraine and the EU on the provision of security services for the EU's eastern borders, for a period of 5-10 years. 

Under the agreement, the EU funds the upkeep of the Ukrainian Armed Forces at a rate of 500-800,000 (or as agreed) and based on salaries, for example, as in Poland: 

Private - €1,037 

Sergeant - €1,187 

Officer - €1,452. P.S. 

Considering what Putin said today on behalf of the rusty country, paying in cash would be the cheapest and easiest option for the EU."