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Faced with an emergency in Ukraine, Europe is reacting… at its own pace

“Given the urgency of the situation,” Twenty-Seven is now committed to not only supporting Ukraine “for as long as necessary,” but also “as intensely as necessary.” Hue. These four little words, added to the conclusions of European Union (EU) leaders meeting at the end of the week in Brussels (Belgium), are intended to take into account Emmanuel Macron’s desire not to rule out sending troops. on the ground. A vague expression that reflects both Europe’s inability to ignore the changing strategic position of its major military power and the uneasiness that the idea continues to cause in many of France’s partners, particularly Germany.

However, it cannot be said that the call for a “start” by the head of state in the person of Putin’s Russia did not have any impact on his colleagues. Delivery of ammunition, financial assistance… The EU has made important progress in Brussels. At the beginning of the meeting, Vladimir Zelensky’s remote intervention in the style of a warning cry added to the heavy pressure now on the shoulders of the Europeans: “If there is enough support for Ukraine,” it will discourage Putin, “this is madness.” people, from ordering the expansion of aggression to other European countries,” the Ukrainian president said. “However, the use of artillery (…) by our soldiers is humiliating for Europe, because Europe can provide more,” he said. “Humiliating” because the lack of Ukrainian ammunition, especially artillery shells, threatens the stability of the front line.

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Source: Le Parisien

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