War in Europe: it’s not just about • Table.Briefings

By Sigmar Gabriel

Sigmar Gabriel, former Federal Minister, Chairman of Atlantik-Brücke e. V.

Russia has been the global loser since 1989, a development that President Putin is now reversing, writes former Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel. In today’s opinion, he analyzes the current development and the consequences for China and Europe. His conclusion: the continent must invest in its own security and move closer together economically. Putin will make his next steps dependent on Europe’s clarity and strength.

Europe and the West have to watch helplessly as Russian President Vladimir Putin breaks the peace in Europe and overwhelms Ukraine with military force. War in the heart of Europe? Who could have imagined that just a few months ago?

War in Europe: it’s not just about Ukraine

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