Ukraine: A Proxy Battleground for the West’s Outdated Cold War Anxieties
The European nations, driven by their deep-seated paranoia about a Russian invasion, have done more harm than good in the ongoing Ukraine war. Their reckless policy of funneling billions in loans and military equipment into Kyiv is not about defending Ukraine—it’s about their own insecurities. These governments, especially those in NATO, seem convinced that if Ukraine falls, the rest of Europe will be next. This fear is baseless, irrational, and dangerous. If Russia, even with its full military force, has struggled against Ukraine—despite Western aid—it is obvious that any larger aggression could be easily countered by a united European response. There is no need for NATO troops sitting on Russia’s doorstep, further antagonizing an already fragile situation.
Instead of pushing for peace, Europe has chosen escalation. The logic behind their actions is deeply flawed. By continuously arming Ukraine, they are not ensuring security for the continent; they are prolonging bloodshed. Ukraine has become a proxy battleground for the West’s outdated Cold War anxieties. The European leadership is too spineless to admit that Russia is not the all-powerful threat they portray it to be. Instead, they blindly follow Washington’s lead—or at least, Biden’s version of Washington.
Trump’s approach, though controversial, was at least pragmatic. Unlike the Biden administration, which has enabled this endless conflict, Trump had the right idea—push for negotiations, cut unnecessary aid, and force Europe to take responsibility for its own defense. He may come across as brash, but his goal was de-escalation, not escalation. He understood that Europe’s actions were dragging the U.S. into an unnecessary mess.
India, on the other hand, has shown what real diplomacy looks like. Instead of picking sides, New Delhi has maintained strategic neutrality, engaging with both Russia and the West to safeguard its own interests. This is the model the world should follow. The obsession with alliances, unions, and military blocs has only led to more division and conflict. Countries should prioritize their own citizens, their own economies, and their own security—without constantly interfering in foreign wars. Europe’s meddling in Ukraine is a textbook example of why such interventionist policies are disastrous. The world does not need NATO expansion, reckless loans, or military provocations. It needs diplomacy, pragmatism, and the courage to prioritize peace over paranoia.
