MKI Perspective – Written by Ramachandra Byrappa
The will to fight to the bitter end is still strong among the warring parties in the Ukrainian conflict. They must be stopped, for their own sake and for the sake of others, especially Europe. The unnecessary bloodshed and destruction are one thing, but even the slightest risk of implosion on either side would be catastrophic for the entire world. Leaders across Europe should be aware of this reality and act accordingly. There are many reasons for this but let us focus on five credible reasons, all of which are rooted in the fate of European civilization. Before delving into these reasons, we will first reflect on the preconditions that must be met before direct negotiations between the European Union and Russia could begin.
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