Amid discussions about the ceasefire in Ukraine warEurope promotes as a possible global geopolitical actor, according to the professor Vettelia TustinFrom the Federal University of Fluminense and Harvard researcher.
In an interview with CNNThe expert analyzed the expectations of the peace agreement and the role of European countries in this scenario.
Brustolin highlighted the importance of not giving in to Putin’s pressure to avoid the presence of European forces in Ukraine after the final truce. The professor said: “This would prevent Putin from continuing his expansion project in Ukraine.”
Billionaire Investment in Defense
The decisive point that Brustolin is dealing with is the suggestion of the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der LinTo invest 800 billion euros in defense.
According to the expert, this movement “puts Europe as a fourth geopolitical actor with great international power.”
“If Europe wears itself in this way, we will see a strengthening of Europe,” Brucetolin explained. He emphasized that the arms race is the motive behind the lack of European ratification of the ability to help in the event of an attack on a member of a member Take.
The teacher also stated that some academics have argued that US President Donald Trump’s actions are the paradox, “Make the big Europe again”Instead of America, as suggested the slogan of your campaign.
Brustolin warned that this European strengthening process would take a few years and reflect the concern that Russia will not be satisfied with Ukraine only.
The virtual meeting of European leaders, organized by the United Kingdom on Saturday (15), shows the intensification of Western efforts to support Ukraine in the post -conflict scenario.
