Analysis: War in Ukraine was geopolitical ice bucket in our face, diplomat says
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has ushered in a new era. This month, Viennaon suspicion of espionage and has more broadly yoked itself to the transatlantic consensus on supporting Ukraine. Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg, who was in Washington for a brief visit last week, spoke with Today’s WorldView about his nation’s geopolitical position, the war in Ukraine and its impact on European politics. The interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
But we have found out that the very way we live is considered an act of aggression by others, including Russia. And they believe they have to use tanks and rockets to invade another country because simply this country might be about to embrace our model of life. So it was like a geopolitical ice bucket thrown in our face, brutally tearing us from our daydreams.And it has an impact. I cannot quite see all the repercussions yet, but it has moved Europe together.
I believe that’s not the thinking behind this. The thinking is you have a large country invading in a neo-imperialistic manner a neighboring country. And we are supporting this country in its self-defense, which doesn’t make us a party to the war. The Ukrainians have put up a really impressive fight for their freedom. And I believe it’s right that we continue to [support them]. How sustainable is it? I believe we do have a lot of resilience and patience.
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