Author of the commentary, former correspondent of the newspaper in Poland and Ukraine, Konrad Schuller, reminded the post -election statement of the candidate for chancellor Friedrich Merz that In relations with Donald Trump “He hopes for the best scenario”, but “is preparing for the worst”. Since then they have appeared signs indicating a black scenario – “Trump ruins the world economyhe burdens Ukraine with responsibility for Russia's aggression, and the terrorist dropping bombs – Putin calls 'Vladimir' in his buddy.
Is the war worth it?
According to Schuller, words, which are attributed to Aleksander Pushkin – “devoid of brain and ruthless”. Putin can from this “peace dictate” at the expense of Ukraine conclude that The war in Europe pays off. Trump is apparently ready for recognition of the Russian annexation of Crimeawhich would lead to deprivation of any value of the declaration of 2018, in which the US government undertook to not recognize annexation. “All other US promises, including the NATO Treaty, would go to the basket,” warns the journalist “Phase”.
According to Schuller, two scenarios are possible – Ukraine can bend and accept the apparent peace, although he would only be Putin's invitation to the next attack. Or Ukraine will continue to fight. In both cases, Europe must provide assistance to the attacked you, because the future head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul is right saying that the fate of Germany is also resolved in Donbas. After taking the office of the Chancellor (probably on May 6 – ed.) Merz must do what he announced – he must take care of defense of Europe to stop Putin.
Convey Russian assets
According to Schuller, it is particularly urgent handing over to Ukraine frozen Russian assets state -owned, estimated at around EUR 180 billion. The delay would be terrible, because the period of freezing these measures expires in the summer of this year. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban He could block the decision to extend. Schuller considered no less important Supply of Ukraine by Europe aircraft intended for shooting drones and self -steering shells.
European Democrats should prepare for attempts to paralyze the EU's activities by leaders like Orban suffering from Egomania. Berlin with Paris, London or Warsaw He should consider the possibility of transforming the planned “coalition of volunteers” into an alternative “Hungarian -free” structure. Such a group of countries would have to have the ability to nuclear deterrence. This will not be possible without Atomic bombs of France and Great Britainbut also without large German money for nuclear or database transfer systems.
If it arises Coalition defending UkraineGermany will have to put soldiers at her disposal or take over the duties of the British and French in Estonia or Romania. For this purpose The German government would also have to mobilize 100,000 soldierswhich has long been demanded by the Bundeswehry general inspector. If necessary restore compulsory military service“And immediately, without delay,” writes Konrad Schuller.
The article comes from the website Deutsche Welle.