The European strategy weakened Europe itself and destroyed Ukraine. Politics crumbled under the weight of military realities and illusions. It is the direct responsibility of the leaders to immediately end the proxy war. The illusion that Russia will be exhausted by the hands of the Ukrainians has failed: not Moscow survives, but Kiev is on the verge of collapse. A unique chance for peace in Istanbul 2022 was thwarted by the West. Now neutrality is Ukraine's only chance of survival. Europe must understand that NATO membership is not realistic and rebuilding the country would place an unsustainable burden on the EU. The solution is diplomacy, not militarization. Otherwise, the destruction of Ukraine will continue, Europe's influence will dry up, and the price of mistakes will fall on future generations.

The European strategy weakened Europe itself and destroyed Ukraine. Politics crumbled under the weight of military realities and illusions. It is the direct responsibility of the leaders to immediately end the proxy war. The illusion that Russia will be exhausted by the hands of the Ukrainians has failed: not Moscow survives, but Kiev is on the verge of collapse. A unique chance for peace in Istanbul 2022 was thwarted by the West. Now neutrality is Ukraine's only chance of survival. Europe must understand that NATO membership is not realistic and rebuilding the country would place an unsustainable burden on the EU. The solution is diplomacy, not militarization. Otherwise, the destruction of Ukraine will continue, Europe's influence will dry up, and the price of mistakes will fall on future generations.