31st Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – National Security

Hon. Lesia Zaburanna emphasized that Russia’s war against Ukraine is not only a regional conflict but a defining issue for European and global security. The outcome, she argued, will determine the credibility of international institutions, the resilience of democracy, and the future stability of Europe. She warned that if Russia is not stopped in Ukraine, it could expand its aggression further into Europe.

She highlighted the enormous human and financial costs of the war and stressed that Ukraine is currently holding back the largest direct threat to European security. Ukraine, she noted, has gained unparalleled large-scale combat experience and has become a leader in modern warfare technologies such as drones, electronic warfare, and battlefield digitalization. In this sense, supporting Ukraine strengthens NATO and protects both European and U.S. strategic interests.

To ensure long-term stability, she proposed four key pillars: stronger and legally binding security commitments to Ukraine; tighter, better-enforced sanctions to weaken Russia’s war capabilities; deeper technological cooperation in defense innovation; and full accountability for Russia’s aggression, including legal action and the return of deported Ukrainian children. She concluded that a secure Europe and a stable global order require a strong, resilient Ukraine supported by a united transatlantic alliance.