Neutrality Studies Ex-NATO Chairman: USA & Ukraine Proxy War Are Killing The Alliance | Gen. Harald Kujat
Jan 31, 2026
Gen. Harald Kujat, former NATO Military Committee chairman and seasoned Bundeswehr officer, presents concrete peace proposals with Russia. He discusses ceasefire-to-treaty paths, hard choices on territory and guarantees, a European coalition of guarantors, and the need for European strategic autonomy and rebuilt defense capabilities. The conversation focuses on ending the killing and remaking a pan-European security order.
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Peace As The Foundation For European Security
- Ending the war is the prerequisite for any lasting European security order that includes Russia and Ukraine.
- A bilateral peace treaty between Ukraine and Russia must be the core, with side agreements to secure implementation.
Design Practical Security Guarantees
- Design security guarantees acceptable to both Ukraine and Russia and usable to prevent future aggression.
- Include European guarantors chosen by Ukraine and accepted by Russia to avoid veto deadlocks.
Cost Of Suspending NATO–Russia Ties
- Suspending NATO–Russia mechanisms from 2008 removed crucial early-warning and crisis-management channels.
- Restoring integrated communication and confidence-building is essential to prevent escalation.