August 16, 2023
Our own domestic news outlets —NYT, WaPo and others—do not want you to read or hear certain stories. This is a headline story in Europe, here it is unreported. They fear exposing the weakness of our own leaders (whom they slavishly protect and support) and their foolish, costly and dangerous policies. This story, from a seasoned, experienced foreign leader in France, concerns the Ukraine war and should be part of the normal discussion in this nation too. Sadly, we in The USA are deprived of views other than those of the establishment. (Furthermore, Sarkozy does NOT have a disabled son working for Ukrainian oligarchs, or substantial family investments in that corrupt nation.)
Former French President, Nicholas Sarkozy held a TV interview last night in Paris in which he spoke about his book of memoirs “Time of Combat” (Temps de Combat) and about the war in Ukraine. The interview was published in Le Figaro today.
Sarkozy stated that the way to resolve the Ukraine war was by “diplomacy, discussions and talk”. Sarkozy, in effect claimed that the USA and EU had different strategies and goals, he argued that Europe needs to “clarify its strategy” and seek a compromise with Russia, rather than pursue a dangerous policy of funding a war without actually fighting it. Having no control over the combatant you support is dangerous, and the war could turn deadly for all of Europe at any moment.
According to Sarkozy, Putin’s goals are rational. The Russian President seeks security for Russia, and those goals —universal for every state—and should be taken into account as part of the compromises that will be made in the discussions.
According to Sarkozy, the EU needs Russia and Russia needs the EU. Russia is a neighbor state and will remain in that state over the long term. . Sarkozy sees Ukraine as a neutral state, not a part of the EU or NATO.
On immigration, he stated that the present policies of the EU are unsustainable (my translation) and that those who seek asylum must do so in their home state or outside of the EU where they would receive a visa to enter the EU and present their case. The present situation is troubling, and inhumane.
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