"The conclusion is abundantly clear; it is incomprehensible, bordering on suicidal behavior, that Western politicians can consider, or for party tactical reasons end up in, a policy that could lead to Russia being given even hypothetical opportunities to succeed in its attack on Ukraine.
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Future declarations that the West stands for, and is prepared to defend, a legal and treaty-bound international legal order would ring hollow. Ensuring that Ukraine does not lose the war is a very cheap investment compared to the risks and costs that a lack of support would lead to."