Editorial: El Mundo

• The war in Ukraine, initiated by Putin, enters its fifth year with few advances for Russia and a high death toll.
• The courage and resilience of the Ukrainians have surprised the world.
• Russia has failed in achieving its objectives, with a million casualties and its economy being exhausted.
• Putin sees Trump as an ally, believing he can achieve more in war than in peace negotiations.
• Europe cannot stay on the sidelines and must increase its effective support to Kiev.
• The survival of the EU is at stake in the fair end of this war for Ukraine.
• The war has been a military disaster for Russia, with a high number of casualties and minimal advances.
• The Russian economy is showing signs of exhaustion, with inflation increasing and difficulties in acquiring basic food.
• Ukraine remains in the expectation that its president, Volodomir Zelenski, can call for elections.
• Putin has become an even greater threat to Europe, showing limitless imperialism.

Conclusion: Europe needs to rearm and trust in its strengths to become a strong geopolitical actor capable of influencing in a world dominated by hegemonic powers. Ukraine is a devastating example of the role the EU must take in global conflicts.

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