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‘We are in a contest for survival with Putin’

In our weekly update with UT researcher and EU affairs expert Shawn Donnelly, he shares his views on the war in Ukraine, the response of the EU and the (geopolitical) future of Europe. ‘Putin says what he wants and he follows up on it. The threat is real and we should do more about it.’
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‘This war has ignited a major European revolution’

With the war raging in Ukraine, UT researcher and EU affairs expert Shawn Donnelly sees a bigger development changing the course of Europe. ‘The EU has always been a major economic power, but never a military one. Now it will be.’
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'Ukraine crisis is an existential threat to Europe'

Russian forces have unleashed an attack of Ukraine this morning. According to UT researcher Shawn Donnelly, the end is by no means in sight. ‘Putin will see step by step how far he can go in conquering Ukraine.'
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Ukraine crisis: ‘Under high pressure Europe will work together’

With tens of thousands Russian soldiers on the Ukrainian border, tensions on the world stage continue to rise. According to UT researcher Shawn Donnelly, the threat of military escalation is greater than ever. ‘But I am cautiously optimistic about the EU's response.’
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Oekraïne-crisis: ‘Onder hoge druk is Europa geneigd tot samenwerking’

Met de Russische troepenopbouw en onderhandelingen die nog geen uitkomst bieden, loopt de spanning in Oekraïne steeds verder op. Volgens UT-onderzoeker Shawn Donnelly is de kans op escalatie groter dan ooit. ‘Maar ik ben voorzichtig optimistisch over de reactie van de EU.’