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diplomacyAug 4, 2026
Russia. The only thing holding the West together
Summary
For Western Europe's uneasy coalition, proxy war, arms buildup and trans-Atlantic dependence have become glue. The outlines of a new Western collective are beginning to emerge and at its center is Western Europe, for which the Russian threat has become a source of unity in a period of upheaval and uncertainty.
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For Western Europe's uneasy coalition, proxy war, arms buildup and trans-Atlantic dependence have become glue. © Pier Marco Tacca/Getty ImagesEuropean Council President Antonio Costa • Vladimir Zelensky • EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen The outlines of a new Western …
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