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The cost of dithering

Edward Lucas · 18 Oct 2026

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  1. Our reading

    European leaders already have everything they need to keep their countries safe in the coming months.

    Their wordsEuropean leaders already have in their power everything they need to do to keep their countries safe in the coming months.

  2. Our reading

    Publicly attributing Russian sabotage creates the willpower to retaliate.

    Their wordsIt would help if they told the public the truth about the scale and nature of these acts of sabotage and intimidation. Attribution creates willpower for retribution.

  3. Our reading

    Ukrainians are currently serving as Europe's human shields.

    Their wordsFor now, Ukrainians are Europe’s human shields.

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