Ukraine’s defence capabilities must be integrated into Europe’s security system as soon as possible, Kubilius says

European Commissioner for Defence and Space Andrius Kubilius said this at the Future of Civil Security conference, held as part of the Future Forces security conference, an Ukrinform correspondent reports. “We Europeans must recognise that it is in our vital interest to fully integrate Ukrainian combat capabilities with European defence capabilities as soon as possible. We have no time to waste,” he stressed. According to Kubilius, Ukraine has unique experience in protecting civilians during wartime that European countries do not yet possess. Daily air raid alerts and missile and drone attacks have given Ukraine practical knowledge that can help prepare European societies for potential crises. “It is not we who can teach Ukraine about civil security.