{
  "id": 4824798,
  "title": "“Ukraine’s Army Will Become One Of Europe’s Main Pillars”: NATO Admiral On The Lessons Of Russia’s War",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ukraines-army-will-become-one-of-europes-main-pillars-nato-admiral-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T08:40:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/ukraine-s-army-will-become-one-of-europe-s-main-pillars-nato-admiral-on-the-lessons-of-russia-s-war/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Five years of war have transformed not only Ukraine but the entire European security system, with the Ukrainian army demonstrating its ability to withstand Russian aggression. This experience has forced NATO to reassess its approach to modern warfare and defense. During a recent interview with UATV English, Admiral Giuseppe Cavo Dragone, Chair of the NATO Military Committee, discussed the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and the role Ukraine's army will play in ensuring Europe's security post-conflict.\n\nFour years ago, people were asking how long Ukraine could hold out against Russia. Today, Ukraine exists, decides its own future, and has earned the respect of the entire world as a crucial actor. Russia is no longer just a threat to Ukraine, but a strategic threat to all of Europe. Drones flying in European skies, cables being cut on the seabed, acts of sabotage, interference, and arson are all examples of Russia's increasing threat.\n\nThe war has taught NATO that whoever adapts fastest in modern warfare wins. The adaptation cycle is measured in weeks, and even an effective system can become unusable within a few months. Ukraine has taught NATO that quantity still matters, and quality cannot fully replace it, especially in high-intensity wars. Air defense is one of the main lessons of the war, with interceptors being essential but not sufficient alone. Protecting the power grid is also crucial, as Russian strikes aim to break the will of the Ukrainian people through darkness and cold.\n\nBefore the winter arrives, the most important military capability the West should provide to Ukraine is air defense. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has emphasized this point repeatedly, as the number of strike systems is enormous. The West should focus on providing simple systems with operational capability and the ability to withstand a huge volume of strikes.\n\nIn the future, after the war ends with a just peace for Ukraine, the Ukrainian army will play a significant role in ensuring European security. Ukraine will be the only European army with real experience of waging high-intensity combat against a strong, equal adversary. This experience is invaluable, and a strong and armed Ukraine poses no threat to European security. In fact, Ukraine will become one of the main pillars of European defense on the eastern flank.",
  "summary": "Five years of full-scale war, which Russia expected to end in a matter of days, have changed not only Ukraine but the entire European security system. Ukraine's army has proven its ability to withstand Russian aggression, and the experience of this war has forced NATO to rethink its approach to modern warfare, defense, and military planning. How does the Alliance assess the threat from Russia…",
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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."
}