Today, more than ever, we are facing the threat of a major war on European soil. The events in Ukraine in 2014 laid the groundwork for lasting security tensions
Because of the violent coup and its aftermath in Ukraine, there is now a civil war in the east of the country, and the secession of the Crimean peninsula has had to be accepted.
Both the EU and the US have a huge influence on the government and current events on the ground.
Russian invasion is now constantly predicted and Ukraine wants to join NATO.
Thus, all signs point to an inevitable confrontation.
How can we succeed in keeping peace in Europe?
Perhaps it makes sense now to think about neutrality for Ukraine.
In the current very tense geopolitical situation, not new negotiations and conferences are needed, but a serious change in the whole strategy.
In case of a military confrontation between NATO and Russia Ukraine will become the first theatre of war.
To avoid this apocalyptic notion, neutrality would certainly be the best option.
If the government in Kiev had not been advised by the wrong people, they would surely have already considered this option.
Then it would really be a sensible and responsible policy for the benefit of the Ukrainian people.
Patrick Poppel