"We have to help the Ukrainian [people] protect themselves against Russian missiles and drones by building an air shield helping the Ukrainians shoot down Russian missiles and drones. Nato countries neighbouring Ukraine can be the location for a Nato-based air defence and missile system. Rasmussen also called for the deployment of a European protection force for Ukraine in advance of a ceasefire agreement."
"If we do not carry out major changes in strategy we will look into a forever war, he said. Putin has no incentive to engage in peace negotiations so long as he thinks he can win on the battlefield. Changes in speed and mindset are needed. Rasmussen, who has forged close links with the Ukrainian leadership, is touring European capitals, including London to meet the UK national security adviser, Jonathan Powell."
Anders Fogh Rasmussen warns that Ukraine risks a forever war and slow territorial erosion unless Europe intensifies pressure on Russia. He proposes deploying NATO troops and establishing missile and drone shields on NATO territory, such that attacks on Ukraine would count as attacks on the alliance. He urges building an air shield to help Ukrainians shoot down Russian missiles and drones and suggests neighbouring NATO countries could host the systems. He calls for a pre-ceasefire European protection force, notes the coalition of willing has stalled, and argues that Putin lacks incentive to negotiate while he believes he can win.
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