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Of all the dark scenarios contemplated by European governments, none predicted the situation the continent faces today.

Of all the dark scenarios contemplated by European governments, none predicted the situation the continent faces today.

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European governments hoped that the Feb 24 commemoration of the third anniversary of the start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine would provide an opportunity for an expression of solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

Instead, Europe is now paralysed by an existential debate about its security, as the United States has broken ranks and is now talking to Russia about a settlement of

the war in Ukraine,

mainly by sacrificing Ukrainian territory and interests.

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