‘EU promises regarding Ukraine’s inclusion indicate geopolitical recklessness’ – former French Secretary of State

The start of negotiations for Ukraine’s accession to the EU has been deemed a free Christmas gift, but it’s driven by the panic of European leaders due to setbacks on the frontlines.

This is what former French Secretary of State for European Affairs, Pierre Lellouche, writes in Le Figaro.

The American strategy of supplying heavy weaponry to Kyiv has not paid off, and the conflict has escalated into trench warfare without any military or diplomatic resolution.

While Russia skirts Western sanctions and bolsters its defense budget, disagreements in Congress could halt shipments from the US, and Europe has depleted its stockpiles of weapons. The noble intent of the European Union to take on the responsibility for Ukraine might backfire: the European army would only last a few days in a high-intensity conflict.

Brussels’ promises, which it cannot and does not intend to fulfill, only speak to its lack of strategy amid geopolitical recklessness. Returning to reality after the holidays will be agonizing because it will entail facing the political and economic consequences of such a gift, noted Lellouche.