the roamerDec 6

Timothy Garton Ash on why Europe needs to take charge of its own defense and the defense of Ukraine; on the many reasons why this may not happen; and why we should still aim for such a policy of collective European self defense, independent of the US.

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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/dec/06/europe-ukraine-putin-trump-eu

Only Europe can save Ukraine from Putin and Trump – but will it?

Whether using frozen Russian assets, ramping up defence production or deepening the relationship with the EU, it’s up to us to secure Ukraine’s future, says Guardian columnist Timothy Garton Ash

The Guardian