Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash
In the context of ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the urgency for Europe to secure its own future alongside Ukraine has never been more pronounced. President Vladimir Putin’s recent declarations about Russia’s readiness for war with Europe serve as a stark reminder of the looming threat posed by Moscow. For nearly four years, Ukraine has endured a relentless assault, and the geopolitical landscape has shifted dramatically, particularly with the United States under President Donald Trump. Trump’s new National Security Strategy raises alarms, suggesting a willingness to undermine European unity in favor of a transactional relationship with Russia. This strategy includes fostering dissent within European nations, which could further destabilize the region and compromise collective security.
As Europe grapples with these challenges, the call to action is clear: European nations must take decisive steps to support Ukraine, not only to ensure its survival but also to safeguard their own interests. The notion of utilizing frozen Russian assets to bolster Ukraine’s defense capabilities is one potential avenue, along with ramping up defense production and strengthening ties with the European Union. The stakes are high, as the risk of diplomatic betrayal from Washington looms large; the recent emergence of a 28-point “peace plan” proposed by Trump’s representatives reflects an alarming trend towards compromising Ukraine’s sovereignty in favor of a deal that benefits both Russia and the U.S. This situation underscores the necessity for Europe to unify and take proactive measures in defense of not just Ukraine, but also its own security and stability in the face of external aggression.
In summary, the future of Ukraine and, by extension, Europe itself hangs in the balance as the continent faces the dual threat of military aggression from Russia and potential diplomatic betrayal from the U.S. The time for Europe to act is now; it must rally to support Ukraine through tangible measures that fortify its defenses and assert its sovereignty. The collective response will not only determine the fate of Ukraine but also shape the geopolitical landscape of Europe for years to come.
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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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