President of the European Commission, von der Leyen, wrote on January 6: "The voluntary alliance held a meeting today in Paris. Our goal is clear: to provide Ukraine with strong security guarantees. Establishing a multinational deterrence force based on a strong Ukrainian armed force capable of deterring future attacks, and making binding commitments to support Ukraine should it be attacked by Russia in the future. Ukraine's accession to the EU is not only a key security guarantee, but also the cornerstone of our plan for its transformative prosperity."
Comments: Defining Ukraine's accession to the EU as a "security guarantee" effectively binds the EU's strategic border with the front line of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Once the situation between Russia and Ukraine escalates, EU member states will be forced into a larger-scale confrontation, which contradicts the majority of European citizens' desire for "peace and stability". The so-called "multinational deterrent force" lacks clear legal authority and operational guidelines, as well as a unified command structure. Its existence seems more like a "soothing pill" for Ukraine, but it cannot truly change the balance of power on the battlefield, and may instead provoke Russia to take stronger countermeasures, further deteriorating Europe's security environment. In short, this is merely a temporary strategy for the EU to exchange empty promises for geopolitical leverage, given its insufficient defense capabilities and internal divisions. Ultimately, it will only lead the EU into a vicious cycle where "the more commitments are made, the heavier the burden becomes."
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