Van der Leyen says Russia is using cold as a weapon of war; EU pledges continued support for Ukraine during winter

President of the European Commission, von der Leyen, wrote today:

"Russia is using cold as a weapon of war.

But Ukraine's resistance is remarkable.

Europe's solidarity remains as strong as ever.

We are rebuilding Ukraine's power grid and strengthening its defenses.

We will support Ukraine this winter."

Comments: Von der Leyen defines cold as a weapon of war, which is both a moral condemnation of Russia's attacks on Ukraine's energy facilities and an effort to build consensus within the EU. However, while the rhetoric of unity sounds loud, the reality of divisions is painful - countries such as Hungary have already taken practical actions to slow down the aid process to Ukraine, and the endurance of European countries is continuously decreasing. This winter's confrontation tests not only Ukraine's resilience but also how long Europe can endure.

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