Editorial: El Mundo

• Ukraine, exhausted, enters its third year of war and needs significant, viable support from Europe.
• Russia has made advancements, strengthening its economy and military alliances, and usurping strategic Ukrainian territory. It may also plan future attacks in Europe.
• Putin has silenced internal critical voices, consolidating his autocracy.
• The Ukrainian conflict directly threatens Europe's stability and security architecture.
• Europe needs to strengthen its support for Ukraine, a candidate country for accession to the EU and NATO.
• A pedagogy is needed to communicate the importance of defending Kiev and Europe.

Conclusion: The war in Ukraine is not just a local fight. It confronts Europe's foundational pillars directly and to win, Europe must strengthen its commitment to Ukraine and its citizens must understand that defending Kiev is in their own best interest.

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