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Zelensky isn't wrong, but even peacekeeping missions are extremely politically unpopular in Western Europe right now.
The French left is basically saying "it's not our issue, we shouldn't get involved". The far right say the same. The incumbents are barely hanging on to their remaining political capital
Unless Mélenchon changed his tuned again, last I heard, he was only against loans. Helping, yes, but no strings attached.
Wasn't aware of this, fair then
I feel bad for him
He hasn't realized he's just a tool yet?
Congrats Bill Murray, your comedy movie has transcended pop culture.
I wish the EU would get off the pot and destroy Russia already. It is a dagger pointed at their backside, just waiting for an open conflict to erupt between the US and the EU. Getting rid of Russia would go a long way towards safeguarding democracy and human decency.
Plus, the EU can invest into Ukraine. They have excellent resources, and truly blooded soldiers with expertise in modern warfare. Having them teach the EU how to fight sooner than later would be invaluable if the US attacks the EU.
Be it humanitarian or pragmatic, there is no downside in the EU doing the right thing.
Europe could definitely do more, but I don't think a brute force removal of the current russian elite is feasible without huge loss of life.
Since apparently these days you could just fly into a capital and kidnap a president after a few months of training, simulation and bribery maybe they could do something like that for Putin and the main Russian oligarchs. Clear out the trash in one go and avoid war. But I think this is also too optimistic.
Timidity is a good way to lose control over a situation - be it at a personal or national level. The longer that the EU drags their feet, the harder things will become when the choice to take action is no longer possible.
One way or another, the EU should do more. Support Ukraine directly, declare war on Putin, call in Agent 47. The important thing, is that inaction inherently lends itself to allowing someone more assertive to take control. That someone shouldn't be Putin nor Trump.
China is far more likely to do something about Russia than the EU is.
I wouldn't be surprised if China takes a bite out of Russia. It would be a way to look like a 'good and tough guy', and would avoid the risks that comes with trying to take Taiwan. Right now, Russia is in no shape to defend their eastern flank.
Personally I think it is more likely for China to attack Taiwan, but the Russian option is certainly there if Xi gets cold feet.
There's zero shot that the us stacks Europe I refuse to believe in that timeline
If we invaded Greenland, that would be tantamount to an attack on Europe. Pretty decent chance of that happening at some point the way things are going.
I wish the EU would get off the pot and destroy Russia already.
You mean the regime and the mobsters aiming to abolish all restrictions on their wealth.
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Watch out for that first step. It's a doozy!
Ned Ryerson!
And he is not wrong. European support can be adequately described as Too little too late
Europe has a lot of talk.
US support was too little too late. Biden was a failure across the board.
You're not wrong, but it wasn't just him. It was a group effort.
That is true. Everyone was letting Biden take the lead, somehow thinking he knew what he was doing though.
Europe just loves to shit talk the US at every opportunity, yet consistently underfunds their share of NATO. This is a European conflict yet all European leaders do is talk. Of course their defense spending is woefully small, they just rely on the US military to secure their interests.
Don’t look to the US to lead everything and then also complain about the US leading everything.
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He's not wrong.
Can't crush Russias regime, though. One has to keep an eye on Russia's nuclear arsenal. Some of these ICBMs might actually be able to fly.
And one must be careful to not generate a disbalance of power between opposing (or even neighboring) countries or Gaza happens all over again. Because the stronger one can. It's only human. :( - already some people in France are looking anxiously towards Germany's military buildup.
Still. The argument that you need to have means to steer things your way is correct - military, economically, diplomatic. If you can make the additional expenses and budget cuts look advantageous to the general public.
Thats actually so true.
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