Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash
In a stark warning to Europe, the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has escalated as Russian President Vladimir Putin recently declared that Russia is “ready right now” for war with Europe if necessary. This declaration comes nearly four years into a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the urgent need for European nations to take decisive action to secure Ukraine’s future and, by extension, their own. The situation is further complicated by the shifting political landscape in the United States, where former President Donald Trump’s new National Security Strategy suggests a potential betrayal of Ukraine in favor of a deal with Russia. This strategy emphasizes “cultivating resistance” to Europe’s current trajectory, raising alarms about the reliability of U.S. support for Ukraine amidst rising tensions.
As the threat from Russia looms larger, the responsibility to bolster Ukraine’s defenses falls squarely on European nations. This involves not only ramping up defense production but also exploring innovative solutions, such as utilizing frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s military and humanitarian needs. The article stresses the importance of deepening ties with the European Union, emphasizing that a united front is essential for both Ukraine’s survival and the stability of Europe itself. The geopolitical stakes are high, as any failure to support Ukraine could embolden Russia and lead to further aggression across the continent. With the backdrop of Trump’s controversial peace plan—viewed as a Russian-American agreement that undermines both Ukraine and European interests—Europe must act swiftly and decisively to ensure that it does not become a pawn in a larger geopolitical game.
The call to action is clear: European nations must prioritize Ukraine’s defense and sovereignty, recognizing that their own security is intertwined with the outcome of this conflict. The time for inaction has passed; Europe must stand firm against the threats posed by both Russia and the unpredictable political maneuvers from Washington. The future of Ukraine, and potentially the stability of Europe, hinges on a collective commitment to resist aggression and uphold democratic values in the face of adversity.
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Whether using frozen Russian assets, ramping up defence production or deepening the relationship with the EU, it is up to us to secure Ukraine’s future – and our own
Europe, you have been warned. President Vladimir Putin has waged a full-scale war against Ukraine for nearly four years and this week threatened that
Russia was “ready right now” for war
with Europe if need be. President Donald Trump has demonstrated that the US is ready to sell out Ukraine for the sake of a dirty deal with Putin’s Russia. His new US National Security Strategy prescribes “
cultivating resistance
to Europe’s current trajectory within European nations”. How much more clarity do you need?
Now it’s up to us Europeans to enable Ukraine to survive armed assault from Moscow and diplomatic betrayal from Washington. In doing so, we also defend ourselves. For a year now, people have been telling me that Trump will eventually get tough on Russia. It’s been the geopolitical version of Waiting for Godot. Then his personal real-estate emissaries come up with
a 28-point “peace plan”
that is a Russian-American imperial and commercial deal at the expense of both Ukraine and Europe.
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