{
  "id": 3280740,
  "title": "Ukraine Must Become Part Of The Solution For Europe’s Future Security — Former Chair Of NATO Military Committee",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/ukraine-must-become-part-of-the-solution-for-europes-future-security",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-25T13:57:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/ukraine-must-become-part-of-the-solution-for-europe-s-future-security-former-chair-of-nato-military-committee/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Prominent Dutch military figure Rob Bauer, who held the position of NATO Military Committee chair from 2021 to January 2025, emphasized that Europe must brace for an extended period of instability. During an event in Amsterdam marking Ukraine's Independence Day, organized by the Dutch foundation Protect Ukraine, Bauer stressed that Ukraine must become an integral part of Europe's security future. He noted that Russia's reliance on China is intensifying, with China benefiting from cheap Russian resources, diplomatic support, and economic access, while Russia gains investment and technology for its weapons production. Bauer warned that without China's support, Russia would not sustain its war against Ukraine. He also noted that Russian President Vladimir Putin is increasingly opting for escalation due to his realization of not achieving military or political goals. Bauer believes Putin cannot negotiate a peaceful resolution due to potential threats to his regime, leading him to continue escalating actions such as ballistic missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, attacks on energy infrastructure, and hybrid attacks against European countries. He urged Ukraine and NATO to close the current air defense gap and maintain economic and military pressure on Russia. Bauer specifically recommended Ukraine to target railways, ports, and military-industrial enterprises, while NATO allies should strengthen deterrence, expand sanctions, and counter Russia's shadow fleet. For the European Union, Bauer stressed the importance of boosting its defense industry production capacity and economic position against countries supporting the war, including China. He argued that Ukraine is no longer just a country supported by Europe but an essential component of Europe's future security architecture, as modern warfare methods are constantly tested in real combat conditions in Ukraine.",
  "summary": "Prominent Dutch military figure Rob Bauer, who served as chair of the NATO Military Committee from 2021 to January 2025, stated that Europe must prepare for a prolonged period of instability, that Ukraine must become an integral part of the future architecture of European security, and that Russia is becoming increasingly dependent on China. As an Ukrinform correspondent in The Hague reports , he…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}