Col. Jacques Baud: Can the EU Afford PEACE?

A candid analysis of the geopolitical standoff over Ukraine, revealing the failure of Western diplomacy and the disconnect between political rhetoric and strategic reality. The discussion highlights how Europe has lost credibility by abandoning diplomacy, while the U.S. lacks a coherent long-term strategy. It stresses the need for fact-based intelligence over reactive messaging, and explains Russia’s core demands—particularly regarding NATO and Ukraine’s status—as non-negotiable starting points for any negotiation. The current approach of sanctions and military support without addressing root causes is deemed ineffective. Without honest, informed leadership and technical-level talks, lasting peace remains unlikely. The path forward requires acknowledging realities on the ground, not wishful thinking.