Commentary Urges Europe to Seize the Chance to Become a Global Power
A commentary on Russia's war in Ukraine notes that on 24 February 2027 it will be five years since the full-scale invasion began. Its headline calls on Europe to use the opportunity to become a global power.
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A commentary whose headline calls on Europe to seize the opportunity to become a global power opens with a reminder of Russia's war in Ukraine. On 24 February 2027, five years will have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbour.
How the author assesses the invasion
The author stresses that Russia began the invasion in flagrant violation of international law. He describes the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin as a neo-imperialist adventure. Putin calls it a "special military operation", and it was meant to be a short, decisive war of conquest.
Why the plan failed
It soon became clear that Putin had underestimated his victim. Ukrainians are determined to defend their country at any cost. For a time they could count on united Western support, as the United States and Europe jointly provided military and civilian aid.
The excerpt is only the opening of the piece. It gives no details on how Europe would go about becoming a global power.
