When Europe commits to supporting Ukraine in their defence against Russian military aggression, it commits to more than simply helping one nation and its people to stand up against unprovoked and unjustifiable violence. It also commits to defending an idea. It commits to defending a way of life. A life in which democracy, personal liberty, and human dignity take pride of place.
In the 15th episode of This Time Tomorrow, Omri and Benni talk to Sir Richard Shirreff, former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe of NATO and author of War With Russia (2016), about what that support looks like in concrete and practical terms. What does this war ask of Europe? Of its industries, of its politicians, and of you and me?
As the old Roman saying goes: If you want peace, prepare for war…
Source, audio clip at the top of the episode: YouTube, Poland MFA, ”Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski…”
