Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Timoshenko has vehemently condemned German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl’s recent remarks suggesting that an early resolution to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine could pose a security risk to Europe. Kahl’s comments, made in an interview with Deutsche Welle, have sparked outrage in Ukraine, where the notion of prolonging the war for European security is seen as a stark betrayal of the country’s interests and sovereignty.

In his interview, Kahl, who heads Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND), stated that a resolution to the war before 2029 or 2030 could increase security risks for Europe. He argued that ending the war too soon might allow Russia to regroup, rebuild its military capabilities, and refocus its geopolitical ambitions westward. Kahl’s statement aligns with concerns from Western security officials who view Russia as an enduring threat to European stability and advocate for long-term containment strategies.

His remarks echo similar sentiments expressed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who recently warned that Russia remains a direct threat to Europe. Macron has urged European Union (EU) member states to increase their defense spending and strengthen military capabilities in response to what he perceives as an aggressive Russia.

Timoshenko, leader of the opposition Fatherland (Batkivshchyna) party, responded with sharp criticism, calling Kahl’s statement an explicit confirmation that European security is being prioritized over Ukraine’s sovereignty and the lives of its people.

“At the cost of Ukraine’s very existence and the cost of the lives of hundreds of........

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