• Frontex deputy director Lars Gerdes warned of a high risk of arms smuggling from Ukraine to the EU in the event of a peace agreement.
  • The scenario from the former Yugoslavia, where illegal weapons flooded Europe, could repeat.
  • Frontex has increased its presence along Ukraine’s western borders and is closely monitoring the situation.
  • Gerdes believes the risk is especially high after a ceasefire or peace agreement.

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