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It's time for Europe to act to stop the war in Ukraine
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It's time for Europe to act to stop the war in Ukraine

From Le Temps · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than World War I, surpassing 1568 days.
  • Europe is urged to act decisively to end the conflict, as Russia appears vulnerable and the US is distracted.
  • Support for Ukraine's NATO and EU membership is growing among Baltic and Nordic countries, highlighting the war's impact on European security.

The war in Ukraine has now surpassed the length of World War I, marking 1568 days since Russia's initial attack. Despite intensified bombings and Ukrainian counterattacks, the battlefield remains largely static, with both sides facing mounting economic pressures and internal vulnerabilities.

Former US President Donald Trump's attempts at mediation failed due to Moscow's territorial intransigence, leading him to shift focus to Iran. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's recent suggestion that Russia's weakness could prompt negotiations reportedly angered the Kremlin. However, with Russia appearing vulnerable and the United States preoccupied, the article argues it is Europe's moment to intervene decisively.

It is time for Europe to act to stop the war in Ukraine.

— Le TempsThe editorial board of Le Temps argues for decisive European action in the Ukraine war.

Zelenskyy has called for European intervention, and eight Baltic and Nordic nations have publicly supported Ukraine's "irreversible" path toward NATO and EU membership. The conflict's spillover effects, including drone intrusions into the Black Sea and Baltic states, underscore its direct impact on European security. Ukraine's upcoming participation in the G7 summit in Evian presents an opportunity for Europe to demonstrate its commitment to resolving the crisis.

Ukraine's march towards NATO and its accession to the EU as soon as possible.

— Eight Baltic and Nordic countriesThese countries announced their support for Ukraine's integration into Western alliances.
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Originally published by Le Temps in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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