Trump Shifts Focus Away From Most Serious Conflict of Our Time – and Gives Putin Time to 'Finish the Job'

This opinion piece from Berlingske argues that Donald Trump's diversion of focus from the ongoing conflict in Ukraine effectively allows Russian President Vladimir Putin to 'finish the job.' The author contends that Europe's failure to adequately support Ukraine and Georgia in the past, when Western nations possessed the means, has created a critical vulnerability.

Drawing a historical parallel to Stalin's deliberate starvation of millions of Ukrainians in the 1930s to crush their independence, the piece posits that Putin's current 'special operation' aims to terrorize Ukrainians back into submission under 'Mother Russia.' The author expresses concern that if Putin succeeds, he will continue his expansionist agenda, further eroding Europe's credibility on the global stage.

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Putin's purpose with his special operation is likewise to terrorize the Ukrainians back into the embrace of Mother Russia.

From a Danish perspective, this commentary reflects a deep-seated anxiety about Russian aggression and the perceived inadequacy of European defense and foreign policy. The piece implicitly criticizes a lack of decisive action, suggesting that past hesitation has emboldened adversaries and weakened the continent's security. The framing emphasizes the potential consequences for European sovereignty and its role in international affairs, urging a more robust and unified response to perceived threats.

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If Putin wins, he will continue his conquest, and Europe will not be taken seriously on the global stage.