Ukraine urges EU to jointly deter Russia's hybrid aggression
Ukraine proposes that the European Union jointly deter Russia's hybrid aggression and set up an Eastern security shield to protect Europe. The idea appears in a Ukrainska Pravda piece on Ukraine's strategic positioning.
Ukraine is proposing that the European Union (EU) jointly deter Russia's hybrid aggression and create what is described as an Eastern security shield to protect Europe. The idea was published on 15 October by the Ukrainian outlet Ukrainska Pravda, in a piece on Russia's hybrid war against Europe and on how Ukraine should position itself strategically.
Hybrid aggression refers to pressure that falls short of open armed attack. The publication's headline describes Russia's actions as a hybrid war against Europe, and Ukraine presents its role as part of joint deterrence together with the EU.
The source names two elements of the proposal: collective deterrence of Russian hybrid aggression, and the creation of an Eastern security shield. The text available does not explain how the shield would be built, what it would include, or how the EU has responded.
The proposal shows that Ukraine treats its own defence and European security as linked issues.
