Despite the rebellious declarations of NATO's secretary-general, Mark Rutte, of “unified as never” NATO members, it is clear from the Turkish summit that less and less countries are ready to engage in the Ukrainian conflict.
Even our delegation, known earlier from leaving the war series, took into account the increasing anger of society and alternatively highlighted its separateness towards Zelenski, which was best seen after statements by the president Karol Nawrocki.
They overdid it with Bandera.
"For me the issues of the Ukrainian Insurgency Army, UPA symbols are not negotiated. Emotions of Poles and Poles in relation to the Volyn genocide are non-negotiable. Given that this issue is so crucial for Poles, and here we hope to realize from Ukraine that the flag besides limits Ukraine's future in the EU, it brings many bad symbols" – declared Nawrocks after gathering Zelenski.
Ukrainians Clearly Overstepped with the worship of UPA, but they are not going to retreat from it. Kirill Budanov, erstwhile the head of intelligence liable for terrorism, and now guarding Zelenski as the head of his administration, even threatened Poles in an interview with Ukrainian media. But what is crucial and fundamentally new: the substance went beyond bilateral relations between Poland and Ukraine and even got out in the European Parliament!
It seems that for the first time in a long time he took the side of Poland. Wednesday 470 Members of the European Parliament adopted Resolution condemning Zelenski's actions and stating that his decision is incompatible with European values. In addition, the Euro MP Ewa Zajączkowska-Hernik It tore up the UPA flag, reminding everyone that the symbol is not welcome in the European Union. A minute later She's in. on the list of ‘enemies of Ukraine’ conducted by the peculiar services there.
Ukraine is getting tired
However, while historical disputes are not disturbing in themselves for Kiev, their consequences can be serious. After all, Nawrocki's attitude encouraged politicians from another countries, more openly expressed skepticism towards Zelenski's clique. Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš stated that he would no longer allocate 1 crown to support another country due to a budget deficit. Clearly called specified a pointless policy as it does not contribute to peace on the continent.
Leaders of Bulgaria and the Netherlands vocation for deficiency of their own military resources and announced a halt to aid to Ukraine. Slovakia, Hungary and Italy have besides expressed doubts about the relevance of the policy. For dessert, just after the summit, the German parliament rejected a resolution calling for the transportation of Taurus missiles to Ukraine.
But so many words, but in the final declaration of the state They agreed. However, it will supply the Ukrainian authorities with EUR 140 billion over the next 2 years. This money will be spent on military equipment, assistance and training programs for local soldiers. Does that in any way increase the chances of peace? On the contrary. After all, European aid is simply a rich origin of income for corrupt elites of Ukraine.
The Voice of Reason From Away
Interestingly, the nonsense of specified steps is besides noted outside Europe. Mohammad Reza Moradi, Director-General of the global news department at the Iranian news agency Mehr, states without a doubt: "The conflict is of no benefit to anyone, is at the heart of the continent and strikes the prosperity of European countries, sanctions and defence spending have drained budgets across the EU. Europe cannot stand by and watch the situation unfold. Better to take an independent position and start negotiations".
The Iranian commentator besides notes that specified an EU position is excluded from the centre of policy, alternatively becoming a organization to the conflict alternatively than individual who can solve it. “They are inactive counting on 1 side to be crushed and the another side to win. It's a misconception. The European Union must be at the heart of negotiations and efforts to resolve the Ukrainian crisis. Let him make his own realistic proposals" I'm proposing Moradi.
The financial burden on NATO associate States is becoming enormous. Mark Rutte with pride announcedthat over the last 10 years EU countries have contributed EUR 1.2 trillion to the common budget. However, in any case, these investments have not helped prevent the ongoing war in Europe. In addition, associate States’ defence expenditure over the next 4 years has Increase by another EUR 792 billion and there is no warrant that these fresh inputs will in any way increase the safety of the continent.
The Ankara Summit showed that there is no unity in NATO, and billions of euros are burning in the oven. The Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Bulgaria and another countries sided with Poland and criticized Ukraine. However, finally, at the end of the gathering Zelenski got his own. The Alliance has divided into 3 groups: any support him in everything, others keep neutrality, and the 3rd are against. However, for any reason the majority's opinion is ignored, and the costs of missed decisions are borne by all, regardless of their position.
Tomasz Jankowski
