Submission Statement: „The continent’s leaders must act decisively to prevent a bad peace that could undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, embolden Russia and menace NATO allies.“ Ben Hodges, Alex Crowther, and Jahara „FRANKY“ Matisek (PhD) emphasize the urgent need for European leaders to take decisive action to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty. Fluctuating geopolitics call for enhanced military readiness and the establishment of a multinational peacekeeping force to deter further Russian aggression throughout the region. Without immediate European military commitments, the foundations of European security could be at risk.
Lifereboo on
Ukraine is not in EU nor NATO, we like our soldiers here at home, thank you very much.
Let me put it simply from North to South. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Poland, Ukraine, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary (?), Romania, Bulgaria got true independence around the same time.
Only Ukraine and Belarus are not in NATO/EU. Why is that, one might ask ?
Apparently they had more important things on their plate!
So now Ukraine is expecting help from Europe while it squandered its chance to actually join European structures?
Ukrainian people elected certain officials that represented certain policies and they were cool with it until shit hit the fan.
We could help but there are just serious issues within EU and NATO. Ukraine doesn’t help either by antagonizing Trump.
Me says make them sign the “minerals deal” with Trump, cede territory to Russia and retain the rest of the country. Hold elections, then we talk. This is the best course for EU imo as there are seriously PROFOUND issues within the organization (far right on the rise, migration policy failure, lack of international competitiveness, demilitarization of the continent that needs to be reversed among others)
un_om_de_cal on
I disagree. Sure, the current path (if nothing is changed) leads to a likely defeat of Ukraine, which is an indirect defeat of the EU, who supported them. However, the EU had no obligation to help Ukraine, so in the end it will not be a disaster for the EU, it will be easy to recover from this.
If they send troops to Ukraine, the end result may be better, but it may also be much worse – because this may escalate to a direct war with Russia, in which a defeat will be more humiliating. I see no way to assess what will be the outcome, so it is better to follow the current low risk path.
greenw40 on
Great, Europe is going to try so hard to show the world that it can defend itself that it’s going to end up starting another world war.
SlowLetterhead8100 on
To those calling for Europe not to help defend Ukraine/itself/maintain the status quo. How did appeasement work out against Nazi Germany?
If Putin walks over Ukraine, he’ll be banging on Europe’s door next and then we’ll have no choice but to try and defend ourselves, against an emboldened aggressor.
I’d rather take our chances now, and nip it in the bud.
gmelech on
In my opinion, it is fundamental that Ukraine finishes this war against Russia with a defeat of the invader. This is essential if we don’t want the Russian regime to start another war against European countries soon. Similarly if we don’t want Putin to start poking Europe’s interest elsewhere in the Globe.
It is very apparent that Putin doesn’t respect European nations and the EU as a whole. Let’s change that and make him take into account Europe’s combined strength.
How to do this? Well I don’t know, but we should start showing our teeth. Russia has been engaged in a hybrid war against Europe and NATO for years now. Let Europe return the favor. Let’s start moving troop concentrations alongside Russia’s border. Start to systematically shoot Russian missiles approaching within 10 miles of EU’s border with Russia. Enforce random inspections of Russian ships in the Baltic and in European waters These are just a few thoughts.
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Submission Statement: „The continent’s leaders must act decisively to prevent a bad peace that could undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, embolden Russia and menace NATO allies.“ Ben Hodges, Alex Crowther, and Jahara „FRANKY“ Matisek (PhD) emphasize the urgent need for European leaders to take decisive action to protect Ukraine’s sovereignty. Fluctuating geopolitics call for enhanced military readiness and the establishment of a multinational peacekeeping force to deter further Russian aggression throughout the region. Without immediate European military commitments, the foundations of European security could be at risk.
Ukraine is not in EU nor NATO, we like our soldiers here at home, thank you very much.
Let me put it simply from North to South. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belarus, Poland, Ukraine, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary (?), Romania, Bulgaria got true independence around the same time.
Only Ukraine and Belarus are not in NATO/EU. Why is that, one might ask ?
Apparently they had more important things on their plate!
So now Ukraine is expecting help from Europe while it squandered its chance to actually join European structures?
Ukrainian people elected certain officials that represented certain policies and they were cool with it until shit hit the fan.
We could help but there are just serious issues within EU and NATO. Ukraine doesn’t help either by antagonizing Trump.
Me says make them sign the “minerals deal” with Trump, cede territory to Russia and retain the rest of the country. Hold elections, then we talk. This is the best course for EU imo as there are seriously PROFOUND issues within the organization (far right on the rise, migration policy failure, lack of international competitiveness, demilitarization of the continent that needs to be reversed among others)
I disagree. Sure, the current path (if nothing is changed) leads to a likely defeat of Ukraine, which is an indirect defeat of the EU, who supported them. However, the EU had no obligation to help Ukraine, so in the end it will not be a disaster for the EU, it will be easy to recover from this.
If they send troops to Ukraine, the end result may be better, but it may also be much worse – because this may escalate to a direct war with Russia, in which a defeat will be more humiliating. I see no way to assess what will be the outcome, so it is better to follow the current low risk path.
Great, Europe is going to try so hard to show the world that it can defend itself that it’s going to end up starting another world war.
To those calling for Europe not to help defend Ukraine/itself/maintain the status quo. How did appeasement work out against Nazi Germany?
If Putin walks over Ukraine, he’ll be banging on Europe’s door next and then we’ll have no choice but to try and defend ourselves, against an emboldened aggressor.
I’d rather take our chances now, and nip it in the bud.
In my opinion, it is fundamental that Ukraine finishes this war against Russia with a defeat of the invader. This is essential if we don’t want the Russian regime to start another war against European countries soon. Similarly if we don’t want Putin to start poking Europe’s interest elsewhere in the Globe.
It is very apparent that Putin doesn’t respect European nations and the EU as a whole. Let’s change that and make him take into account Europe’s combined strength.
How to do this? Well I don’t know, but we should start showing our teeth. Russia has been engaged in a hybrid war against Europe and NATO for years now. Let Europe return the favor. Let’s start moving troop concentrations alongside Russia’s border. Start to systematically shoot Russian missiles approaching within 10 miles of EU’s border with Russia. Enforce random inspections of Russian ships in the Baltic and in European waters These are just a few thoughts.