'If Ukraine falls, this will be the end of the European Union and the end of Europe's future'

Dr. Volodymyr Yermolenko, a Ukrainian philosopher and PEN Ukraine President, argues that the war in Ukraine is a critical threat to Europe's future, warning that Russia's attacks on civilian areas reflect military frustration. He highlights Ukraine's strengths in asymmetric warfare, technological innovation, and civil society mobilization, emphasizing that European support is essential for continental self-preservation.