Despite $200B in military aid to Ukraine, Europe’s weapons-first strategy may block peace. As arms flow and sanctions bite, both sides dig in deeper – while nuclear threats loom. Time for real diplomacy?
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European leaders keep throwing more military aid at Ukraine – nearly $200 billion worth so far. But here’s the thing: all this weapons-first thinking might be making peace harder to reach, not easier.
Think about it. The more tanks and missiles we send, the more Russia digs in its heels. And those economic sanctions? They’re hitting hard, but they haven’t stopped the fighting. Instead, they’re just making everyone more stubborn.
Some leaders are even talking about sending in peacekeeping forces. But when Russia’s rattling its nuclear saber, adding more troops to the mix sounds pretty risky.
I get why European politicians want to look tough. But at what point do we admit this strategy isn’t working? Every day without real peace talks is another day of destruction.
We need something different. Direct talks between both sides. Smarter economic moves that don’t just punish, but actually push toward peace. And most importantly, leaders who care more about ending the bloodshed than scoring political points.
Right now, Europe’s playing a dangerous game. The longer we stick to this military-first approach, the higher the stakes get. And with nuclear threats in the mix, those stakes are already way too high.
Time to get serious about peace. Real negotiations. Real solutions. Before this mess gets even bigger.
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