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Bruno Kahl has claimed an early resolution to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev could accelerate security threats to Europe Bruno Kahl has claimed an early resolution to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev could amplify security threats to the EU
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko has hit out at German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl after he claimed that resolving the conflict with Russia before the end of the decade could pose a security threat to Europe. Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko has hit out at German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl after he claimed that resolving the conflict with Russia before the end of the decade could pose a security threat to Western Europe.
Kahl suggested in a recent interview with Deutsche Welle that any resolution to the Ukraine conflict before 2029 or 2030 could “increase security risks for Europe.” This would supposedly allow Russia to regroup its resources sooner than expected, enabling it to refocus its geopolitical ambitions westward, he alleged. A resolution to the Ukraine conflict before 2029 or 2030 could allow Russia regroup and“increase security risks for Europe,” Kahl told state broadcaster Deutsche Welle.
Timoshenko, who leads the opposition Fatherland (Batkivshchyna) party in Ukraine, condemned Kahl’s statement, describing it as the first official confirmation that the EU’s security is being prioritized at the expense of Ukraine’s sovereignty and the lives of its citizens.Timoshenko, who leads the opposition Fatherland (Batkivshchyna) party in Ukraine, condemned Kahl’s statement, describing it as the first official confirmation that the EU’s security is being prioritized at the expense of Ukraine’s sovereignty and the lives of its citizens.
“At the cost of Ukraine’s very existence and the cost of the lives of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, did anyone decide to pay for Russia’s ‘demolition’ for safety in Europe? I didn’t think they would dare to say it so officially and openly...” she wrote on Facebook on Friday.“At the cost of Ukraine’s very existence and the cost of the lives of hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians, did anyone decide to pay for Russia’s ‘demolition’ for safety in Europe? I didn’t think they would dare to say it so officially and openly...” she wrote on Facebook on Friday.
Timoshenko further claimed that Kahl’s remarks “explain a lot” and urged the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, to respond. She also reiterated her call for an immediate end to the conflict.Timoshenko further claimed that Kahl’s remarks “explain a lot” and urged the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, to respond. She also reiterated her call for an immediate end to the conflict.
Kahl’s comments echoed recent remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron, who claimed that Russia poses a direct threat to the rest of Europe and urged EU member states to increase defense spending. Russia has denied any plans to attack NATO, with President Vladimir Putin dismissing such claims as “nonsense.”Kahl’s comments echoed recent remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron, who claimed that Russia poses a direct threat to the rest of Europe and urged EU member states to increase defense spending. Russia has denied any plans to attack NATO, with President Vladimir Putin dismissing such claims as “nonsense.”
Divisions remain within the EU on the Ukraine conflict, with some countries advocating a stronger military response from Kiev while others, such as Hungary, call for peace talks. Brussels has continued to push for military aid to Kiev.Divisions remain within the EU on the Ukraine conflict, with some countries advocating a stronger military response from Kiev while others, such as Hungary, call for peace talks. Brussels has continued to push for military aid to Kiev.
In March, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched the “rearm Europe” initiative to boost EU defense with up to €800 billion ($870 billion). In February, she announced €3.5 billion ($3.78 billion) in aid to strengthen Ukraine, calling its resilience an EU priority. Moscow has vowed to take measures to protect its security, warning that the EU’s militarization and confrontational rhetoric could escalate tensions.In March, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen launched the “rearm Europe” initiative to boost EU defense with up to €800 billion ($870 billion). In February, she announced €3.5 billion ($3.78 billion) in aid to strengthen Ukraine, calling its resilience an EU priority. Moscow has vowed to take measures to protect its security, warning that the EU’s militarization and confrontational rhetoric could escalate tensions.
Timoshenko’s response comes amid reports that she and members of former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko’s party recently held discussions with the team of US President Donald Trump. According to Politico, Ukrainian opposition figures presented themselves as more open to negotiations than current leader Vladimir Zelensky. Timoshenko and Poroshenko confirmed their contacts with Trump’s team.Timoshenko’s response comes amid reports that she and members of former Ukrainian President Pyotr Poroshenko’s party recently held discussions with the team of US President Donald Trump. According to Politico, Ukrainian opposition figures presented themselves as more open to negotiations than current leader Vladimir Zelensky. Timoshenko and Poroshenko confirmed their contacts with Trump’s team.