Europe
Ukraine's own pragmatism demands 'armed un-alignment'
Rather than basing a deal on security promises it cannot credibly keep, Washington should instead help Kyiv prepare for self-sufficiency
December 22, 2025
Rather than basing a deal on security promises it cannot credibly keep, Washington should instead help Kyiv prepare for self-sufficiency
Fears over legal liability and euro credibility derailed push to tap frozen Russian assets
It's supposed to soften the blow for lost NATO membership. But Kyiv is hardly ready and not all members are enthusiastic.
Belgium is holding the line on using Russia's frozen assets for now, which leaves Europe obligated to keep the lights on and the war going
The goal appears not to be a better peace, but to hollow out the American proposal until it becomes unacceptable to Moscow
There are tough pills for Kyiv to swallow but Russia has made some quiet concessions
