Military strategist Nico Lange advocates for Germany's participation in Ukraine's armed forces
In a series of comments made to the "Bavarian Media Group" on Wednesday, security expert Nico Lange has suggested that Germany's participation in a European military presence in Ukraine could be a turning point in the discussion for long-term peace in Europe.
Lange, a well-known political analyst, believes that as an important, large, and strong country, Germany should be part of this military presence. He did not elaborate on the specifics of the European military presence beyond stationing combat aircraft for air defense. The aim, according to Lange, is to secure long-term peace in Europe.
Lange's stance is a response to the imperialistic and aggressive actions of Russia under Vladimir Putin, which he sees as a threat to both Ukraine and other nations. He believes that security guarantees for Ukraine should not be contingent on Russia's approval.
The proposed European military presence would represent a permanent escalation in the conflict with Russia but is intended as a deterrent against future Russian aggression, supporting Ukraine's security and reinforcing European stability. However, there is notable reluctance in Germany and other parts of Europe to send troops to Ukraine due to fears of escalating the conflict and historical sensitivities.
A European-led military presence would demonstrate Europe’s willingness to act independently in defense matters, potentially reducing reliance on the United States while enabling coordinated defence alongside U.S. logistical and intelligence support. The presence of European troops could provide reassurance to Ukraine and help enable a ceasefire or peace deal with Russia by imposing credible security guarantees that Ukraine demands.
Lange compared the discussion about security guarantees for Ukraine to the discussion about equipping the German military (Bundeswehr) to protect from Russia. He criticizes the debate surrounding ground troops, stating that it's not about sending German soldiers to the contact line. Instead, he suggests a European military presence in Ukraine, not directly at the contact line, but deeper in Ukraine.
The implications of such a deployment are significant, including political challenges and public sentiment, shifting European security dynamics, escalation and deterrence, and contributing to peace negotiations. However, Lange's comments did not address the implications of Russia's response to a European military presence in Ukraine.
In sum, Lange’s perspective suggests that a European military presence in Ukraine could be crucial for establishing a stable, long-term peace in Europe by deterring Russian aggression and demonstrating a unified European security stance, albeit with significant political and security risks that require careful management.
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