What if Ukraine Loses?”. Carl Bildt, Yehor Cherniev, Niall Ferguson, Valerii Pekar
Victor Pinchuk Foundation・39 minutes read
The panel discusses the implications of Ukraine losing and the need to consider worst-case scenarios to maintain support for the war effort, highlighting the economic instability, potential population displacement, and failure of the Western Alliance if Ukraine falls. Despite challenges, Ukraine has shown resilience against Russia's military might, emphasizing the importance of the West providing necessary weapons to prevent Russian aggression and supporting Ukraine's victory to ensure a more secure Northern Eurasia and positive changes in the Russian political system.
Insights
- Neil Ferguson stresses the importance of worst-case scenario planning for Ukraine's potential loss, highlighting economic instability, lack of investment, and population displacement as significant consequences.
- Valer Peka underscores the positive impact of investing in Ukraine's victory, weakening authoritarian regimes, reducing global risks, enhancing military capabilities, and potentially leading to positive changes in the Russian political system.
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Recent questions
Why is it crucial for Ukraine to prevent losing the war?
To prevent economic instability, displacement, and Western failure.
What are the potential outcomes of investing in Ukraine's success?
Weakening authoritarian regimes, reducing global risks, and enhancing military capabilities.
What are the implications of Russia's goal to push the US out of the EU?
Leading to a war economy and increased weapon production.
How does Ukraine's victory impact neighboring countries?
Preventing buffer zones and upholding legal, moral, and security orders.
What are the major fears of the West regarding Ukrainian victory?
Nuclear proliferation, humanitarian crises, radical Islamism, and Chinese influence.
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