Europe must prepare to reduce the presence of the United States of America on the continent and increase the allocations for weapons, the help of Ukraine and the Defense from Russia, the Commissioner of the European Union for Defense of Andrius Kubilius.
“It’s not only possible, it’s almost inevitable that we have to get on our own legs in Europe, because Americans will be increasingly withdrawn from Europe,” said the Brussels Portal Politico.
Kubilius explained that, although now he will not withdraw from NATO, Washington redirects his attention to the Indo-Pacific region due to the growing military threat from China, the thinner transmits.
In order to “avoid emotional, an unpleasant divorce,” Kubilius said, Europeans must complain that they are betrayed, and more to perform rational preparations for transatlantic division of responsibilities.
Kubilius said that, given the possibility of reducing the American presence, the war in Ukraine and intelligence reports that President Russia Vladimir Putin is becoming increasingly aggressive, Europe faces a “perfect storm” that could lead to a deep crisis.
‘Tried Russian army’
“In the case of Russian aggression on the State of the NATO member or EU, we will face a tried Russian army, with millions of drones,” he pointed out that there was a willingness to exist.
According to him, Europe should not panic, but to prepare.
“Material readiness means a radical increase in the development and procurement of new weapons. Also, it means an increase in industrial production on the European continent. We need sufficient funding,” Kubilius said.
He stated that the International Institute for Strategic Studies estimates that replacing the current American contribution to NATO for European Allies, could cost up to $ 1,000 billion.
(Vijesti.ba)
