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Editorial: El País
Oct. 21, 2024
- President of Ukraine, Volodímir Zelenski, has called on EU leaders for immediate measures, including an invitation to join NATO, to improve his prospects in the conflict with Russia.
- Zelenski's plan includes enhancing Ukraine's military capabilities and deploying non-nuclear western deterrent capabilities.
- However, despite the need for support, many European leaders resist the proposals due to geopolitical complexities.
- Ukraine is suffering on the battlefield, and without additional support may be unable to resist Russia's invasion.
- Western partners have taken significant steps, and 50,000 billion in aid seems set to be unlocked.
- A Donald Trump victory in the US elections would complicate the situation as he has pledged to cut support for Zelenski.
Conclusion: The EU has the moral and geopolitical responsibility to support Ukraine, and Ukraine's allies must understand there will be no peace if Ukraine lacks the necessary means to make the Russian invasion counterproductive.