Western leaders, including President Joe Biden, have been reluctant to provide Ukraine with adequate military support, fearing that it may escalate tensions with Russia and provoke nuclear threats.

The ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine is exacerbated by a military budget that has surged from €106 billion to a projected €135 billion by 2025.

The article urges NATO to take decisive action, either by inviting Ukraine to join the alliance or by forming a coalition of willing European states, irrespective of EU membership status.

In response to the crisis, a coalition of influential figures, including Daniel Cohn-Bendit and Adam Michnik, is advocating for European states to unite in support of Ukraine's fight for freedom.

Concerns are rising that a potential ceasefire negotiated by the new US administration, without Ukrainian consent, could undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and embolden further Russian aggression in the region.

The authors warn that failing to support Ukraine could jeopardize the European project, with potential future conflicts threatening not only Ukraine but also neighboring countries like Georgia, Moldova, and the Baltic states.

The conflict has escalated with the recent involvement of North Korean troops and the reported use of chemical weapons by Russia, raising significant alarms among European leaders.

Despite Ukraine's courageous resistance, the slow and limited military aid from allies has allowed Russia to gain ground, posing a threat to critical Ukrainian infrastructure, including energy plants and hospitals.