Crisis in Ukraine: how to avoid a war in Europe?

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AC. Dagger, L. Berbey, Z. Berkous, J. Martin, O. Sauvayre – France 2

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Warning messages follow one another about the Ukrainian crisis. Germany points to Moscow (Russia) as responsible for the risk of war within Europe. The White House and the European Union say that the sanctions will be severe in the event of an attack. So how do you avoid conflict today?

Between Russians and Westerners, the fate of Ukraine and the future of peace in the European Union hangs by a thread. Russia continues to train its troops on Ukraine’s borders. For United Statesan attack is possible at any time and promises heavy penalties if it happens. Germany is sticking to the same positions. “Russia could no longer import basic necessities, industrial products which it badly needs in the West and it could no longer export (…) It would truly be a disaster”says Frederic Encelprofessor at Sciences Po Paris.

However, according to an ambassador in Europe, Russia does not care about its sanctions. For Pierre Servent, consultant defenseRussia has “a desire to dominate the near abroad”. Requirements to which NATO refuses to comply. But a broad discussion would be possible “on security issues in Europe”.

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