Sooner or later, anyone who advocates helping Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression is called a warmonger. Europe and the US have had neither a clear strategy nor a clear definition of their goal in supporting Ukraine, Masala writes. If the war ends in Ukraine, Russia will have a stronger military than it did in 2022. [ Distance no protection from Russian aggression, Latvian politician warns IrelandOpens in new window ]Masala travels a great deal in Europe. “If there is a major war in Europe, there is no guarantee that Irish neutrality will be respected by the Russians,” Masala says.

Source: The Irish Times November 14, 2025 12:01 UTC