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No cash, no bullets, no say: A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.

Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.

@jkobzova.bsky.social shared a 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine ⬇️
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No cash, no bullets, no say: A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.

One would think that by now, my points are kind of obvious and yet here we are: 10 points the Europeans need to take into account when asking for a seat at the table on #Ukraine:

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No cash, no bullets, no say: A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace.

Without sufficient money and weapons, Europeans will be unable to convert their talking points into a sustainable peace, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social of @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social in a A 10-point memo for Europe on Ukraine
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Showstoppers: How to fix Europe’s military immobility and improve deterrence Europeans are focused on improving their military readiness—but deterrence also depends on moving forces fast. EU infrastructure plans must prepare Europe’s land, sea and air routes for commerce and…

Showstoppers: How to fix Europe’s military immobility and improve deterrence ecfr.eu/article/show... @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social

The trouble with FCAS: Why Europe’s fighter jet project is not taking off The disagreement over the Franco-German-Spanish fighter aircraft system, FCAS, shows that when it comes to building a European defence industry, political will is not enough…

The disagreement over the Franco-German-Spanish fighter aircraft system, FCAS, shows that when it comes to building a European defence industry, political will is not enough, writes @rikefranke.bsky.social
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The diplomatic minefield: What now for Ukraine? Leo Litra and Lesia Ogryzko are joined by Eric Ciaramella and Jana Kobzova to discuss the development and its implications…

🎧What are the potential consequences of the proposed plan, and do Ukraine and Europe still hold any leverage? What are the risks of considering European security as a mere transactional deal?

https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-diplomatic-minefield-what-now-for-ukraine/

The diplomatic minefield: What now for Ukraine? Leo Litra and Lesia Ogryzko are joined by Eric Ciaramella and Jana Kobzova to discuss the development and its implications…

Trump’s controversial 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine has rattled Western capitals and could jeopardise Ukraine’s sovereignty.

The new @ecfr.eu podcast episode explains what’s at stake — for Ukraine, Europe, and the transatlantic partnership.
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What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.

Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC

What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal | ECFR Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their

🇺🇦 Il piano in 28 punti di Trump per porre fine alla guerra in Ucraina sarebbe un risultato da sogno per il Cremlino. Ecco come gli europei possono garantire che non diventi un incubo per loro ⬇️
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Europe's two wars: The danger of the comfort zone | ECFR Europe's focus on Ukraine's perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent's “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second

Moscow is aiming for the political destruction of NATO and the EU. By eroding trust between member states, sowing economic instability and undermining democratic institutions, it seeks to fragment European unity, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47X57dA

What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.

Ukraine 🧵
1/ In the past hours, ECFR’s policy fellows have been working on explaining the Ukraine-Russia peace plan from several perspectives.

@jkobzova.bsky.social wrote a step-by-step plan for Europeans to ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare. ecfr.eu/article/what...

Europeans must consider hybrid threats as seriously as the kinetic destruction in Ukraine’s “kill zone”. Investments in asymmetric warfare capabilities—drones, cyber defence and rapid-response teams—need to match the innovation seen on the Ukrainian battlefield.

Europe’s two wars: The danger of the comfort zone Europe’s focus on Ukraine’s perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent’s “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second assault with clarity and cohesion…

Europe’s focus on Ukraine’s perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent’s “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second assault with clarity and cohesion, lest the foundations of their security crumble, writes Nicu Popescu ⬇️
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What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.

Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare, writes @jkobzova.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4a9CnzC

Europe’s two wars: The danger of the comfort zone Europe’s focus on Ukraine’s perilous “kill zone” obscures a second front: a hybrid war into the continent’s “comfort zone”. Europeans must confront this second assault with clarity and cohesion…

Moscow is aiming for the political destruction of NATO and the EU. By eroding trust between member states, sowing economic instability and undermining democratic institutions, it seeks to fragment European unity, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47X57dA

What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.

Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare (by @jkobzova.bsky.social)
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What Europe should do about a bad Ukraine deal Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. Here is how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare.

Donald Trump’s 28-point plan to end the fighting in Ukraine would be a dream outcome for the Kremlin. @jkobzova.bsky.social outlines how Europeans can ensure it does not become their continent’s nightmare
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Shield the fields: How Europe can support Ukraine through a dark winter Volodymyr Zelensky has struck a deal to strengthen Ukraine’s winter energy reserves. Europe should now help Kyiv diversify its imports and guard its domestic gas fields with a robust air defence…

Volodymyr Zelensky has struck a deal to strengthen Ukraine’s winter energy reserves. Europe should now help Kyiv diversify its imports and guard its domestic gas fields with a robust air defence, writes @alberto-rizzi.bsky.social @ecfrpower.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4pbu1vQ

A Russian bear is ranging through Europe’s near abroad. Moscow is pursuing geopolitical strategies that could prove as relevant for Europe as events in the Donbas.

The bear is now at the door. With the right policies, Europeans can lock it out. How 👇
https://bit.ly/4nNdcWL

Trump’s 28-point plan for Ukraine Mark Leonard welcomes Jana Kobzova and Jim O’Brien to unpack the leaked 28-point US-Russia plan for Ukraine and its implications for European security…

🎧New podcast!

In this new emergency podcast episode, Mark Leonard welcomes @jkobzova.bsky.social and Jim O’Brien to dissect the leaked 28-point US-Russia framework for ending the Ukraine war. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social

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The future of European air defence Mark Leonard welcomes Ulrike Franke to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System…

🎧New week, new podcast!

Mark Leonard is joined by @rikefranke.bsky.social to unpack the crisis around Europe’s Future Combat Air System. @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social.

https://ecfr.eu/podcasts/episode/the-future-of-european-air-defence/

Unlock the veto deadlock to secure Europe's enlargement Last week, the European Commission unveiled its annual enlargement

What began as a cautious enlargement process is now a test of whether the EU can reform, overcome vetoes, and lead in a rapidly shifting world order, write
@vtcherneva.bsky.social and Nicu Popescu in @brusselstimes.com
https://bit.ly/49jNc1L

From climate to defence, inertia could be the EU’s undoing Europe’s strategic reports are filled with urgent calls for speed and agility. But amid fierce global competition, Europe is still lecturing while other major players deliver results…

In a world moving at breakneck speed Europe cannot afford the comfortable slowness of the previous peacetime era. The cost of slow adaptation to a fast-paced and hostile world could be devastating, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfrpower.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4p6XIhI

From climate to defence, inertia could be the EU’s undoing Europe’s strategic reports are filled with urgent calls for speed and agility. But amid fierce global competition, Europe is still lecturing while other major players deliver results…

Europe’s strategic reports are filled with urgent calls for speed and agility. But amid fierce global competition, Europe is still lecturing while other major players deliver results, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4p6XIhI

From climate to defence, inertia could be the EU’s undoing Europe’s strategic reports are filled with urgent calls for speed and agility. But amid fierce global competition, Europe is still lecturing while other major players deliver results…

Europe cannot afford the comfortable slowness of the previous peacetime era, writes Nicu Popescu.

Survival today is not just about strength but agility. The cost of slow adaptation to a fast-paced and hostile world could be devastating.

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Solidarity is back in Serbia.

🔎 #RE-ENGAGE studies solidarity networks in hybrid regimes. Read the latest on After Novi Sad: https://tinyurl.com/5n7bshv5

#Serbia #SerbiaProtests #Belgrade #NoviSad #EU #Russia #vucic #aleksandarvučić #europenews #Democracy #Geopolitics #Enlargement #politics #news

The long game: How Europe can outlast Russia’s war of attrition While Trump lingers indecisively and Moscow bets on Europe falling apart, the only logical strategy for the EU is to double down on its support for Kyiv…

The EU’s most pragmatic strategy is to brace for a conflict that could last an additional 2–4 years, writes @abarbashin.bsky.social @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/47qeUbV

From climate to defence, inertia could be the EU’s undoing Europe’s strategic reports are filled with urgent calls for speed and agility. But amid fierce global competition, Europe is still lecturing while other major players deliver results…

Lethargy has become Europe’s strategic flaw, writes Nicu Popescu @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4p6XIhI

Look what you made us do: How to realise a European-led NATO America’s gradual retreat from European security under the current Trump administration is reshaping NATO’s centre of gravity. To keep the alliance credible and united, Europeans not only need to…

Europeans wasting the next four years hoping that America’s pivot from Europe will disappear into thin air would all but doom Europe’s collective security, write @rafaelloss.bsky.social, Katrine Westgaard and Leoni Habedank @ecfreuropeansec.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/48VkNyT