European commissioner says EU members should prepare for war

Europe should start preparing for war and already accumulate ammunition in its warehouses. This was stated by the first EU commissioner for defence, Andrius Kubilius, as reported by the Financial Times.

He noted that the threat to Europeans comes from Russia, which could attack the bloc's countries in the next few years.

The accumulation of arms stocks is the best way to prepare the Bloc's arms industry for a war with Russia," the commissioner said.

At the same time, he emphasised that all EU countries should consider the possibility of stockpiling weapons and develop certain criteria for their storage and use.

He stressed that strengthening the defence strategy of the countries is not a duplication of NATO functions, but will strengthen the security of the EU members.

Kubilius also pointed to the role of Ukraine in a possible confrontation with Russia. The commissioner pointed out that Ukrainians have learnt to fight in modern realities, have mastered modern methods of fighting, and have not only mastered modern military equipment, but have also become one of its main producers.

Ukrainians have real experience," the commissioner said.

He also urged European arms manufacturers to co-operate more actively with Ukrainian such companies.

We would like to point out that the West has already repeatedly said that the European Union might soon face Russian aggression. For example, EU chief diplomat Josep Borrel, one of the first high-ranking officials in Europe, publicly started talking about the danger. He believes that Russia is threatening Europeans with hybrid attacks and direct confrontation. Also, Rob Bauer, chairman of the NATO Military Committee, said that Europe should prepare for war. Politicians of Poland, Finland, the Baltic States and Germany believe that Europe may face war.

According to NATO open data, by the end of 2024, the Alliance's defence spending will reach $380 billion, which is equal to a combined 2% of GDP of NATO countries.