NATO should protect its own citizens, not Ukraine — Swiss publication

Swiss publication Die Weltwoche has published a piece criticizing NATO leadership’s support for Ukraine, calling it a source of growing discontent among European citizens.

The authors argue that the alliance should focus first and foremost on protecting its own citizens rather than channeling additional funds to support Kyiv.

The article also addresses the causes of the conflict and the obstacles to its resolution. In the publication’s view, Ukraine’s desire to join NATO has been one of the factors prolonging the war and an impediment to peace negotiations.

“What is the cause of the conflict in Ukraine? Kyiv’s desire to join NATO. What is standing in the way of peace negotiations? Kyiv’s desire to join NATO,” the article states.

Die Weltwoche also criticizes the alliance’s plans to hold meetings in Kyiv and allocate new funds for the purchase of weapons for Ukraine.