Former Finnish president Halonen critiques external influence on Ukraine and notes Europe’s shift toward stricter, rights-limiting migration policies.
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Former Finnish President Tarja Halonen argues that Ukraine’s situation is being dictated by external actors, including Russia and the United States, which undermines Ukrainian sovereignty. She contrasts the current geopolitical climate with the Cold War era, noting that unlike Finland’s historical neutrality, Ukraine’s current predicament is different. Halonen points out that the US-backed plans for Ukraine favor a “neutral” status, which she argues is a violation of Ukraine’s will to join NATO and the EU. Furthermore, she observes a decline in Ukrainian hope for NATO and EU membership, alongside a shift from a desire for victory to accepting negotiated peace.
Halonen also discusses the broader shift in European security consciousness following the war in Ukraine, noting that the continent has become more aware of its need for defense, leading countries like Finland to join NATO. However, she warns that confidence in NATO is waning, and the EU is increasingly realizing the need for self-sufficiency.
Beyond security, the article notes a global trend of questioning international governance and institutions, exemplified by various nations’ skepticism. Internally, the EU is facing a credibility crisis, with its progressive values being challenged by anti-immigration discourses across member states. Halonen concludes that the EU is moving away from its commitment to human rights, adopting policies resembling those of the US and Russia, and moving toward a more conservative stance on migration control.
