“The path to peace is neither a policy of pacification nor withholding the truth. Such approaches undermine democracy and make aggressor states only stronger. We must recognize one uncomfortable truth: [there is] a war on the European continent. Hybrid, dirty, using all possible means of influence. Russian aggressive behavior is now a major challenge to Europe’s security, Russia is violating international law, jeopardizing the unity and integrity of the European Union. …
“Unfortunately, we see that Russia’s appetites are growing and it’s a pity that some European countries put economic interests over the values and security by lobbying the Nord Stream 2 project. I am convinced that appeasement policy is a wrong way to peace. …Unfortunately, the arguments of Ukraine, Poland, and the Baltic countries are not heard by other capitals. …”
– Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, speaking on January 22 at the conference “Global Women’s Leadership and Ukraine: Challenges and Opportunities” held at Ukraine House Davos.