Ukraine Needs A Bigger Security Alliance To Win the War

Today, we’re more than two years into the grinding war in Ukraine—a conflict that has reshaped Europe’s borders and tested its unity. While Ukraine has shown incredible resilience, the battlefield reality is stark: artillery shortages, air defense gaps, and troop fatigue are giving Russia the upper hand. So, the question isn’t just about more weapons—it’s about smarter security.What if a stronger, more coordinated security alliance could change the game? Imagine pooled intelligence, shared logistics, and joint training that turns scattered aid into a seamless defense network. That’s not NATO—yet—but it could be a European-led pillar that fills the gaps, standardizes ammunition, and speeds up decision-making. For Ukraine, that means predictable support, not month-to-month survival.And that’s why more EU nations must step up—not out of charity, but out of self-interest. Russia’s war is a direct threat to European stability. Every extra artillery shell, every Patriot system, every fighter jet sent now shortens the war and deters future aggression. Hesitation only emboldens Moscow. The cost of inaction—in refugees, energy crises, and shattered borders—will dwarf today’s investments.Guest Info: Dr. Sergiy Korsunsky is a Senior Adviser at the Nihon Cyber Defense Co., Ltd. He served as Ambassador of Ukraine to Japan in 2020-2025. Prior to that he served as Director of the Diplomatic Academy of Ukraine in 2017-2020. He holds a diplomatic rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary. Ambassador Korsunsky’s previous positions include: Ambassador of Ukraine to Turkey (2008-2016), Director-General of the Economic Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2006-2008); Minister-Counselor and Acting Ambassador at the Embassy of Ukraine in the USA (2000-2005).