Ukraine Intelligence Chief Budanov Warns European Security Without US Would Be 'Very Dangerous'

Kyrylo Budanov, head of Ukraine's Office of the President intelligence directorate, warned that a future European security architecture built without the United States would be "very dangerous," according to an exclusive interview with Euronews.

Budanov cautioned against proposals that would see Europe assume full responsibility for its own defense without continued American involvement, arguing that such a shift carries significant risk for the continent's security. The Euronews report did not detail the specific proposals Budanov was responding to.

Kyiv's Vision for European Defense

In the interview, Budanov also outlined Ukraine's vision for closer defense cooperation with European partners, though Euronews's summary did not specify the concrete steps he proposed. His comments come as European governments continue to debate how much of the burden for the continent's defense, including support for Ukraine, should shift away from reliance on the United States.

Budanov has been a prominent figure in Ukraine's wartime leadership, and his public remarks are often closely watched for signals about Kyiv's assessment of the security landscape as the war with Russia continues.