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eastern europe conflict Five lessons after a year of Russia-Ukraine war

On February 24, 2022, Russia launched its military assault against Ukraine, shattering the order established after the Cold War. The security and prosperity achieved through the efforts of whole generations of Europeans were on the brink of crumbling. Russia has embarked on its imperial conquest with a single goal in mind: reconstruct the former Soviet sphere of influence regardless of the related costs and victims.

We must do everything in our power to put a stop to that most terrible geopolitical nightmare of the 21st century.

What is the state of play?

We have seen 12 months of Russia’s previously unheard-of cruelty. The months were measured out by regular bombings of schools, hospitals and civilian buildings. They were counted not by days, but by the number of victims. The Russians have spared no one, killing men, women, old people and children.

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