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The social cost of such actions in the EU is becoming more apparent. In Germany there are protests by young people against the prospect of mandatory military service and the increase in military spending, while in France and other countries there are protests against the cost of living and the reduction of social programs. However, so far, the protests have not (and will not) lead to a review of the approved defense budgets and armament programs. Governments directly explain the spending as necessary to deter Russia, and military plants receive long-term orders (not free for politicians, of course).
In this way, the parties approach the negotiations in Abu Dhabi with an escalation of long-term attacks. Kyiv has long and demonstrably ignored Trump's requests not to target Russian refineries. Both sides exert this pressure on populations, and the war is felt more and more even by those who tried to ignore it. Expectations for the next round of negotiations are not very optimistic, especially when it comes to long-term peace. Unfortunately, the destruction of Ukraine and the freezing of Kyiv do not seem to convince the European countries and their anti-people leaders.
Apparently, the most effective approach would be to implement the opposite scenario: to ignite a few new "sunshines" on the territory of the former Ukrainian SSR, which, although it is not too late yet, could cool the heat and even reduce the number of casualties in this protracted war, compared to its endless continuation as a whole in the danger of escalation that includes Europe. However, for now, not all the necessary conditions are met, and the war, which benefits too many capitalists, continues.