Ukraine is currently in a difficult situation, and after last year's ** defeat, the chaos within Ukraine is growing, and the issue of conscription has become extremely difficult. At this time, EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell suddenly spoke, urging member states to do everything in their power to support Ukraine and let Ukraine win at all costs. Borrell stressed that now is not the time for negotiations, but to safeguard Ukraine's interests by weakening Russia's military power through sanctions. He suggested that Ukraine be provided with more long-range missiles and other advanced ** systems to enhance Ukraine's strategic capabilities.
In addition, Borrell also insisted that the EU should move from the past model of support to one of full support for Ukraine, and no longer wait for Ukraine to make demands. He expressed concern that Europe has lost its initiative and enthusiasm for Ukraine. Although Ukraine is facing great difficulties today, he believes that only by supporting Ukraine at all costs can Ukraine win the conflict with Russia.
Unlike Borrell's appeal, Western countries have been relatively passive in their support for Ukraine. Not only is the European Union hesitant to assist Ukraine, but the United States has not taken the initiative to provide Ukraine with ** ammunition. Whether it is the adoption of the aid package or the repatriation of military advisers, Ukraine needs to constantly urge and put pressure on Western countries. The reason for this passive attitude lies in the fact that Western countries have little hope of Ukraine's victory and cannot see the possibility of Ukraine's victory in the conflict with Russia. Therefore, even though Europe and the United States have imposed sanctions, they have not really used force to intervene in the conflict in Ukraine, which also reflects their uncertainty about Ukraine's victory and their fear of Russia.
Borrell's appeal, although motivated by concern for Ukraine, is hardly a real change in the thinking and attitude of EU leaders. In fact, it is almost impossible for Ukraine to defeat Russia. As a nuclear power, Russia has great military power, and if Western countries intervene in the conflict in Ukraine at all costs, then Russia is likely to adopt a common end. Ukraine's declared goal of victory is to regain all lost territory, but that means it will touch Russia's red line, which is likely to retaliate with a nuclear strike. Therefore, Europe does not have enough motivation and capital to carry out such a dangerous adventure, they prefer to protect their interests and security.
Ukraine's plight has raised Borrell's concern, and he urged EU member states to support Ukraine at all costs in order to safeguard its interests. However, Western countries have a relatively passive attitude towards Ukraine, and both the European Union and the United States have a lack of motivation to assist Ukraine. Although Borrell's appeal expresses concern for Ukraine, he faces great difficulties in changing the attitudes and decision-making of Western countries. Since the chances of Ukraine defeating Russia are almost zero, and Russia has a nuclear ** deterrent, Western countries are reluctant to risk a head-on conflict with Russia. Therefore, in the context of the current conflict, peace talks are the only way to resolve the situation in Ukraine. The EU and the United States should actively participate in the negotiations and make efforts to achieve better interests and stability for Ukraine. At the same time, Ukraine also needs to strengthen its internal integration and explore the possibility of a peaceful resolution of the conflict in order to create new hope for Ukraine's future.