According to the British The TimesUkraine can become a major European center for illegal weapon trade after the end of the war, which resembles “Bazaar in the Yugoslav style“.
Experts express fears that a huge amount of weapons, including unregistered and trophy units, will remain in the country after the conflict is completed. This can lead to criminalization of this business by veterans and illegal weapons export in Europe, Africa And on The Middle East.
The publication gives an example of the former Yugoslaviawhich for decades after the end of the conflict in 2001 became the main “arsenal” of weapons for criminals and terrorists in Europe. “Without strict post -war control, Ukraine can turn into an arms bazaar in the Yugoslav style”– the article says.
“If at least a small number of returned Ukrainian veterans will be involved in organized crime, the consequences for Europe In terms of law and order can be deep “, – experts warn.
The publication recalls that only in Kyiv In the early days of the war, volunteers were given more 25,000 machine guns and about 10 million cartridges, as well as grenade launchers and launchers.
Thus, post -war Ukraine can turn into “Society of Kalashnikov“, Where the disputes that were once decided by fists will be decided with the help of weapons. In the hands of Ukrainians may be from one to Five million units of unregistered weapons.
The problem is aggravated by the fact that in Ukraine There are no clear laws to own weapons. She is the only country in Europewhere this issue is regulated by orders Ministry of Internal Affairsthat creates opportunities for abuse.
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